We Tell Ourselves
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D D D D
C C G
I ought to know the look in anothers eyes
G D
When the shot-in is on thier minds
C C G
I think I saw that look in a lovers eyes
G D
They were lookin me in mine
C C
Like both that found the woman who wanted (???)
G D
That found the one we wanted, just quit trying
CHORUS:
G G
So we tell ourselves, that what we found
G F D
Is what we meant to find
G G
Thats what we tell ourselves, you won't believe the things
G F D
The heart would tell the mind
Em
Somehow we sell ourselves on love
G A D
I just don't think I'll, leave my heart this time
C C
I ought to know the language well
G G D
I've heard me tell myself these things before
C C
I've finally made my mind up
G G D
My heart tells me to look for something more
C C
To turn the knot, to wind up one
G G D
Was she the one, you can never be too sure
How to play We Tell Ourselves
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.