Why God Made Love Songs
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C
There aint nothing that can start a fire
Am G
Break down walls lift you higher
F
While you sing along
Dm F
When you want to say it but your words are gone
C
Thats why god made love songs
C
Now a boy meets girl on a cool summer night
Am
When he sees her smile under football lights
G
And forgets the game
F
Yeah hes got to know her name
C
After awkward pauses and nervous talk
Am
Running out of words in the parking lot
G F
They get in his truck and he turns that radio up
Dm C
Song starts playing, Hearts start racing
F G
No more waiting on that first kiss
C
There aint nothing that can start a fire
Am G
Break down walls lift you higher
F
While you sing along
C
Aint it something how it can take you back
Am G
To another time like you never left
F
And the feelings just as strong
Dm F
When you want to say it but your words are gone
C
Thats why god made love songs
C
Well they met at a dance at the armory
Am
In the summer of 1963
G F
That local band played and they were swept away
C
And fifty years have come and gone
Am
Kids and grand kids almost grown
G F
Still every Friday night he digs out that 45
Dm F
Without thinkin they start dancing
G
And they fall in love again
C
There aint nothing that can start a fire
Am G
Break down walls lift you higher
F
While you sing along
C
Ain’t it something how it can take you back
Am G
To another time like you never left
F
And the feelings just as strong
Dm F
When you want to say it but your words are gone
Am C
That’s why god made love songs
Dm F
God made love songs
C
There aint nothing that can start a fire
Am G
Break down walls lift you higher
F
While you sing along
C
Aint it something how it can take you back
Am G
To another time like you never left
F
And the feelings just as strong
C
There aint nothing that can start a fire
Am G
Break down walls lift you higher
F
While you sing along
Dm F
When you want to say it but your words are gone
Dm F
And you sure dont want to get it wrong
Am C
Thats why god made love songs
Dm F
God made love songs
How to play Why God Made Love Songs
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.