What Happened To Perfect
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Intro: A - E - Bm - D
A
I can see it in your eyes as I'm stumbling home
E
You're living with a man that you no longer know
Bm
You forgot to smile,
D
As I passed you by
A
Now we're sitting down for dinner we got nothing to say
E
It's like I am watching you slowly slipping away
Bm
From me,
D
From me
A
Remember when I used to make you laugh?
E
And every joke was better than the last?
Bm
Tell me how to bring you back to this
D A
Maybe I just need to reminisce, and work it out
A E
What happened to perfect?
Bm
What happened to us?
D
We used to be worth it
A
We never gave up
E
It wasn't on purpose
Bm
But hurts like it was
D
Nobody deserves this
A
What happened to perfect?
A - E - Bm - D
A
If you left me baby where would you go?
E
I can't imagine you ever being alone
Bm
I am a jealous man,
D
But I'll try to understand
A
So many things to say, I don't know where to start
E
I can't pick up the pieces of a crumbling heart
Bm
So true,
D
So true
A
Remember when I used to make you laugh?
E
And every joke was better than the last?
Bm
Tell me how to bring you back to this
D A
Maybe I just need to reminisce, and work it out
A E
What happened to perfect?
Bm
What happened to us?
D
We used to be worth it
A
We never gave up
E
It wasn't on purpose
Bm
But hurts like it was
D
Nobody deserves this
A
What happened to perfect?
E
What happened to perfect?
Bm - D - A
A E
What's under the surface?
Bm
It used to be love
D
Would you call if you heard this?
D
Would you know it was us?
A
It wasn't on purpose
E
But hurts like it was
Bm
Nobody deserves this
D A
What happened to perfect?
E Bm - D
Nobody deserves this
A
I can see it in your eyes as I'm stumbling home
E
You're living with a man you no longer know
Bm
You forgot to smile
How to play What Happened To Perfect
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.