What Love Is
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[Intro: ](G C G C)
He starts your (G)fire then he (C)cools down
He (D)comes by when he wants you,
Then (C)he stops (D)coming (G)'round
(G)You say his love's like nothing else,
You (C)never felt so much
What you're (G)feeling might be (C)something else
But (D)it don't (C)look like (G)love
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(G)'Cause love don't lie and (D)love don't cheat
(C)Love don't (D)promise what (G)it can't ke(C)ep (D G)
(G)Love is someone you always miss
Oh (C)won't you let me (D)hold you (C)
And I will (D)show you what love (G)is (C)
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I'll build a (G)fire you can't put (C)out
I'll take you (D)higher
Than (C)you've ever (D)dreamed (G)about
I know it's hard to let him go but is he worth the(C)pain
'Cause (G)even though you (C)say he cares
(D)Love don't (C)love that (G)way
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(G)'Cause love don't lie and (D)love don't cheat
(C)Love don't (D)promise what (G)it can't ke(C)ep (D G)
(G)Love is someone you always miss
Oh (C)won't you let me (D)hold you
(C) And I will (D)show you that
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(G)Love don't lie and (D)love don't cheat
(C)Love don't (D)promise wh(G)at it can't keep (C D)
(G)Love is someone you always miss
Oh (C)won't you let me (D)hold you (C)
And i will (D)show you what love is
-(G D C Em C)
And I will (D)show you what love (G)is
How to play What Love Is
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 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.