You Really Know How To Hurt A Guy
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#1.
Db Ab Db Gb
We've been goin' steady now for such a long time..
Db Abm Db Gb B Gb
and up until now, everything was just fine.
Eb Db
You say you still love me but it's not the same..
B Ab Db B Gb
it's so plain to see that you're playin' a game.
Chorus:
Gb E
You really know how to hurt a guy.
Db Gb
You really know how to make me cry.
Gb E
You really know how to hurt a guy.
Ab Db Gb B Gb
But what a mean way to say goodbye.
#2.
Db Abm Db Gb
Every time you hurt me, it seems like you planned it.
Db Abm Db Gb B Db
I've talked to your friends but they don't understand it.
Eb Bbm
Where did we lose it..what did I do wrong?
B Ab Db B Gb
We can't break it up now, it's lasted so long.
Chorus:
Gb E
You really know how to hurt a guy.
Db Gb
You really know how to make me cry.
Gb E
You really know how to hurt a guy.
Ab Db Gb B Gb
But what a mean way to say goodbye.
INTERLUDE: D C G
#3.
G D Am7 D G
If you'd looked at me, you'll see tears in my eyes..
D Am7 D G C D
when we're together and you're lookin' at other guys.
Em7 Bm
The ones that you like are really not your kind..
C A D
I know their type and what's on their minds.
Chorus:
Ab Gb
You really know how to hurt a guy.
Bb Ab
You really know how to make me cry.
Ab Gb
You really know how to hurt a guy.
Bb Eb Ab
But what a mean way to say goodbye.
Chorus:
A G
You really know how to hurt a guy.
B A
You really know how to make me cry.
A G
You really know how to hurt a guy.
B E A
But what a mean way to say goodbye.
Chorus:
A G
You really know how to hurt a guy.
B A
You really know how to make me cry.
A G
You really know how to hurt a guy.
B E A
But what a mean way to say goodbye.
How to play You Really Know How To Hurt A Guy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Db. 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.