What You Were
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VERSE 1
G
They said
Em
You were a mystery
G
I know
Em
You can?t fool me
G
But still I cave in
Em
I gave you my heart
G
I cave in
Em
I gave you my heart
[Refrão]
G
Well hang on, hang on
C
I know you don?t think I know
G
Well hold on, hold on
C
But I know but I know but I know
Em
I always knew what you were
D G
I always knew what you were
VERSE 2
G
You came along
Em
You came along I got into your car
G
You came along
Em
I knew I was wrong I knew I would die
G
But still I cave in
Em
I gave you my heart
G
I cave in
Em
I knew I would die
Repeat-CHORUS
G Em (4x)
Repeat-CHORUS
How to play What You Were
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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.