When You Were Mine
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E B
When you were mine
A B
I gave you all of my money
E B
Time after time
A B
You done me wrong
E B
It was just like a dream
A B E
You let all my friends come over and meet
E B
And you were so strange
A B E
You didn’t have the decency to change the sheets
E B
Oh girl, when you were mine
A B E
I used to let you wear all my clothes
E B
You were so fine (so fine)
A B E
Maybe that’s the reason that it hurts me so
E B
I know (I know)
B Ab
That you’re going with another guy
E B
I don’t care (don’t care)
B Ab
‘Cause I love u, baby, that’s no lie
A B
I love you more than I did
E
When you were mine
( E B A B )
When you were mine
You were kinda sorta my best friend
So I was blind (so blind)
I let you fool around
I never cared (didn’t care)
I never was the kind to make a fuss
When he was there
Sleeping in between the two of us
I know (I know)
That you’re going with another guy
I don’t care (don’t care)
‘Cause I love you, baby, that’s no lie
I love you more than I did
When you were mine
When you were mine
U were all I ever wanted to do
Now I spend my time
Following him whenever he’s with you
I know (I know)
That you’re going with another guy
I don’t care (don’t care)
‘Cause I love you, baby, that’s no lie
I love you more that I did
When you were mine
When you were mine, yeah, oh no
Love you, baby
Love you, baby
When you were mine
How to play When You Were Mine
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 E. 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.