Three Words
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste:
4th traste
As recorded by Shelby Darrall
(2023 release)
Capo 4th fret.
If you don't want to use a capo transpose +4 steps.
[Intro]
Em
[Verse 1]
Em D Am
My voice is shaking, so are my hands
Em D Am
I know if I say it I can't take it back
Em
I tell myself, "girl, you gotta hold your tongue
D
"Yeah, you know they always run"
Am7
I don't wanna scare you off, too
[Chorus]
G
I'm damned if I don't
Dm7
Damned if I do
C Am
Damn, they hurt worse when you know that they're true
G
So I won't say a thing
Dm7
I know how this goes
C Am
I say it and mean it and what if you don't?
F C
Damn it, I want to
F Em
But I've seen the damage three words can do
[Verse 2]
Em D Am
Don't give me those eyes, I'm in my head
Em D Am7
Oh, I've had way too much red wine, you're in my bed
Em
Oh, eight letter elephant in this room
D
I feel it and you feel it too
Am7 G C
Baby, what am I supposed to do?
[Chorus]
G
I'm damned if I don't
Dm7
Damned if I do
C Am
Damn, they hurt worse when you know that they're true
G
So I won't say a thing
Dm7
I know how this goes
C Am
I say it and mean it and what if you don't?
F C
Damn it, I want to
F G
But I've seen the damage three words can do
[Bridge]
Em
Oh, it starts with three words
F
Takes on goodbye
C
Heart breaks in two
F C F
Even though it feels right
[Chorus]
G
I'm damned if I don't
Dm7
Damned if I do
C Am
Damn, they hurt worse when you know that they're true
G
I'm damned if I don't
Dm7
Damned if I do
C Am
Damn they hurt worse when you know that they're true
G
I just shut down
Dm7
I know how this goes
C Am
I say it and mean it and what if you don't?
F C
Damn it, I want to
F
I think that I love you
How to play Three Words
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.