Why can´t this be love
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NOTE: Intro / Chorus are just the 50's Change
Bass notes / optional Chords in parenthesis
Intro (Bass F....E.....F.....G....F....E....F) ( G A G )
C (G/B) Am Fmaj7 G
C (G/B) Am Fmaj7 G Am
[Verso 1]
D Am
Oh, here it comes that funny feelin' again
F G E
Windin' me up inside every time we touch
D Am
Hey, I don't know, Oh, just tell me where to begin
F G E
Cause I never ever felt so much HEY!
Bb F
Yeah, I can't recall - any love at all,
Eb F G
Oh baby this blows 'em all away
[Refrão]
C (G/B) Am Am7/G Fmaj7 G C
It's got what it takes, so tell me why can't this be love
C (G/B) Am Am7/G
I tell you Straight from the heart,
Fmaj7 G Am
Oh, tell me why can't this be love
[Verso 2]
D Am
I tell myself, hey, only fools push in
F G E
And only time will tell, if we stand the test of time
D Am
All I know, you've got to run to win
F G E
An' I'll be damned if I'll get hung up on the line
Bb F
No, I can't recall anything at all,
Eb F G
Oh baby this blows 'em all away
[Refrão]
C (G/B) Am Am7/G Fmaj7 G C
It's got what it takes, so tell me why can't this be love
C (G/B) Am Am7/G
I tell you Straight from the heart,
Fmaj7 G Am
Oh, tell me why can't this be love
Solo 1: F - G - Am - C - Am - E (X3)
D - C - A D - C - A
Solo 2: C D C D D E
C D C D F D (X3)
Solo1: F - G - Am - C - Am - E (X3)
D - C - A D - C - A
[Refrão]
C (G/B) Am Am7/G Fmaj7 G C
It's got what it takes, so tell me why can't this be love
C (G/B) Am Am7/G
I tell you Straight from the heart,
Fmaj7 G Am
Oh, tell me why can't this be love
REPEAT TO FADE OUT
NOTE: Keyboard Players - The solo goes fast -
You might try some additional Work Have Fun
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How to play Why can´t this be love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.