When You Love Someone
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Em D G C (x2)
Verse
Em D
come home early after class
G C Em D G
don't be hanging round the back of the schoolyard
Em D
i've been called up by a teacher
G C Em D G
she says she can't even reach you cause you're so far
Em D
you've been talking with your fist
G C Em D G
we didn't raise you up like this, now did we
Em D
there have been changes in this house
G C Em D G
things that you don't know about in this family
Pre-Chorus
Am C
it don't make sense, but nevertheless
G D
you gotta believe us, it's all for the best
Am
it don't make sense
C
the way things go
G D
son you should know
[Refrão] Em D G C
sometimes moms and dads fall out of love
Em D G C
sometimes two homes are better than one
Em D G C
some things you can't tell your sister 'cause she's still too young
Am D
yeah you'll understand
Em D G C
when you love someone.
Verse
Em D
There ain't no one here to blame
G C Em D G
nothing's going to change with your old friends
Em D
Your room will stay the same
G C Em D G
'cause you'll only be away on the weekends
Pre-Chorus
Am C
it don't make sense, but nevertheless
G D
you gotta believe us, it's all for the best
Am
it don't make sense
C
It don't add up
G D
We'll always love you no matter what
[Refrão] Em D G C
sometimes moms and dads fall out of love
Em D G C
sometimes two homes are better than one
Em D G C
some things you can't tell your sister 'cause she's still too young
Am D
yeah you'll understand
Em D G C
when you love someone.
Bridge
Em D
come home early after class
G C Em D G
don't be hanging round the back of the schoolyard
Em D
If we are crying on the coach
G C Em D G
Don't let it freak you out it has been so hard
[Refrão] Em D G C
sometimes moms and dads fall out of love
Em D G C
sometimes the best intentions just ain't enough
Em D G G
some things you can't tell your sister 'cause she's still too young
Am D
yeah you'll understand
Em D G C
when you love someone.
Em D G C
when you love someone.
Em D G C
when you love someone.
Em D G C
when you love someone.
How to play When You Love Someone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.