When You're Lonely
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*= strum once
Intro: C/G, Am, F, G
Am
I almost didn't answer
C/G
When I saw your number
F G
Don't you know it's 2:18 in the middle of the night
Am
Did you fight with your girlfriend,
F
Could you not sleep,
Am G*
Did a strong shot of whiskey leave you feeling weak?
C
You only want me when you're lonely
Am
You only call me when you're down
F
You only want me when you're lonely,
G
But you can't have me now
Am
I don't know what you expected
C/G
Did you think I'd let you,
F G
Somehow get the best of me, with some pretty little lies?
Am
I've made that mistake, I've let you crawl back in,
F G
Now I don't have the heart to fall for you again
C
You only want me when you're lonely
Am
You only call me when you're down
F
You only want me when you're lonely,
G
But you can't have me now
Am
Don't tell me you love me
C/G
Don't say all the right things
F G
You're having one of those nights, and I know what that means
Am
So, you want me right now
C/G F
But nothings really changed, you're just by yourself
G
And it's late, too late
C
You only want me when you're lonely
Am
You only call me when you're down
F
You only want me when you're lonely,
G
But you can't have me now
F
You only want me when you're lonely,
G
But you can't have me now
F
You only want me when you're lonely,
G
But you can't have me now
F
You only want me when you're lonely,
G
But you can't have me now
How to play When You're Lonely
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/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.