Three Simple Words
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Intro
G
[Verso 1]
G D
Three simple words are the hardest to say
D7 G
Wondering if you feel the same way
G D
When I hear your voice and see the look in your eyes
D7 G
I fabricate a mask for my own disguise
[Verso 2]
G D
Never knew this feeling until I met you
D7 G
To take a cloudy day and fill the sky with blue
G D
Three simple words flutter in my chest
D7 D G
They wont let me rest
[Refrão]
G/F# Am D
Until I tell you
G G/F# Em D
All the things I wanna say
Am D
That I love you
G G/F# Em D
I wouldnt want it any other way
Am D
Cause I know its true
G G/F# Em D Am D
Im so in love with you
[Verso 3]
G D
Three simple words are tearing me apart
D7 G
Its easier to hide than open up my heart
G D
Why is it so hard to just spit out the truth
D7 G G/F#
Maybe I dont trust myself, or maybe its too soon?
[Ponte]
Em Am
What if you dont feel the same?
D G G/F#
What if you just turn away?
Em Am
Darlin Id cry for a thousand days
D Bm Em Em7 D A C
Left with a hole inside my heart
[Refrão]
Am D
Until I tell you
G G/F# Em D
All the things I wanna say
Am D
That I love you
G G/F# Em D
I wouldnt want it any other way
Am D
Cause I know its true
Im so in love with you
How to play Three Simple Words
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.