What It Ain't
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[Intro: ](G) (G)
(G) I have been around (F) this old (C) block be(G)fore
I've walked into ab(D7)ruptly closing (D) doors
Schooled (G) in hard knocks, I've learned alot
About how a heart can (C) break
I (G) might not know what (C) love (G) is
But, I (D) know what it (G) ain't
It ain't (D7) layin' in the dark
And wonderin' why she hasn't called
And now it's (G) 2 a.m.
It ain't (D7) drivin' by her house
To find her wrapped up in the arms
Of your (Em) ex-best fr(C)iend (D7)
It ain't (G) bold-faced lies
Or alibis
It cannot be exp(C)lained
I (G) might not know what (C) love (G) is
But, I (D) know what it (G) ain't
(G) You say you could
(F) Show me (C) how to (G) love
Baby there's one thing
(D7) You can be sure (D) of
I wouldn't (G) treat you wrong
Cause I've been on
The hurtin' side of (C) pain
I (G) might not know what (C) love (G) is
But, I (D) know what it (G) ain't
It ain't (D7) showin' up for dinner
With a rose and charddonay
Then drinkin' (G) by yourself
It ain't a (D7) postcard from Hawaii
Sayin' we can still be friends
But, I've met (Em) someone (C) else (D7)
It ain't (G) bold-faced lies
Or alibis
It cannot be exp(C)lained
I (G) might not know what (C) love (G) is
But, I (D) know what it (G) ain't
It ain't a (D7) mink coat
40 pairs of shoes
2, 14 carat anklets on my (G) MasterCard
It ain't (D7) walkin' in a pawnshop
Recognizing her engagement ring
She (Em) swore she (C) lost (D7)
It ain't (G) bold-faced lies
Or alibis
It cannot be exp(C)lained
I (G) might not know what (C) love (G) is
But, I (D) know what it (G) ain't
If you (G) had all day, I could tell you things
That would make a grown man (C) faint
I (G) might not know what (C) love (G) is
But, I (D) know what it (G) ain't
Fade out....
How to play What It Ain't
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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.