William
View chords used in this chart
C might be a Cadd9 sometimes
Em7 might be just an Em sometimes
F/G 3 x 3 2 1(0)
can also be played as an
G7sus4 3 x 3 0 1 x sometimes
[Verso 1]
C
I treated you low
Am7
But William knows
Fadd9 Dm9
I try not to harm you, its part of me though
Am7 Fadd9
Im scared of the dark
Em7
But William knows
Am7 G C
I got a good heart
Am7
Whatever I do, William knew
Fadd9 Dm9
And he knew youre the only one Ill ever love, it's true
Am7 Fadd9 Em7
Its gotta be you, and if I get through
C/F F/G
I better improve, Ill be someone new
[Verso 2]
Fadd9
Hes outside, and hes wearing my pride
G Em7 Dm9
Like Ill never decide, who am I living inside of?
Fadd9
And his life, a reflection of mine
G Am7 Gsus4
My sham is alive in the late night
Fadd9 Am7 G Gsus4 F/G C
In th daylight, Im never alone
[Verso 3]
Whenever youre gone
Am7
Whatever he wants
Fadd9
When I wanna be strong
Dm9
But when I'm with William, Oh
Am7 Fadd9 Em7 Am7 Db
Its Williams call, and I'm William's doll
Interlude
C Am7 Fadd9
[Verso 4]
Am7 Em7 C/E
Its a true love
Fadd9
Ive found
G Am7
But all I know is how to mess it up now
G/B C Fadd9
When you get used to me letting you down
Gsus4 G C Am7 Fadd9 Dm9 Am7 Fadd9 Em7 C/F F/G C
Is it too late to turn around?
How to play William
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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.