Was It Something I Said
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D/F#
Em
Intro: G C D C Am D (x2)
G C
Me and Valentina went down to the chapel but the gates were shut
D C Am D
I had my vows in my pocket and a gold plated ring for my honey love
G C
We headed down Tropicana to the corner with the late night restaurant
D
We sat across from each other
C Am D
When I looked in her eyes there was something gone
C
Was it something that I said or did?
D
Was it something that I should have kept hid?
G D/F# Em D C
If you leave me hanging I don't know what I'll do
Am B7
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Em C
In the clear of the blue moonlight
D
You got me on my knees
C D
Valentina, this is not like you
(Repeat the same progression throughout the rest of the song. :])
I got a job at the Nugget
And I saved a thousand dollars for a brand new start
She said I didn't want to do it but I did it
Cause I didn't want to break your heart
The waiter whispered when he said
We had to take the conversation to the parking lot
Please baby, please Valentina, baby you're the only thing I got
Was it something that I said or did?
Was it something that I should have kept hid?
If you leave me hanging I don't know what I'll do
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
In the clear of the blue moonlight
You got me on my knees
Valentina, this is not like you
I hear church bells ringing in my head
And I take them everywhere I go
Valentina met a dealer and I heard they had a baby five months ago
Was it something that I said or did?
Was it something that I should have kept hid?
If you leave me hanging I don't know what I'll do
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
In the clear of the blue moonlight
You got me on my knees
Valentina don't say it's true
This is not like you
How to play Was It Something I Said
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D/F#. 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.