Words chords by
Bobby Caldwell

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

G#m

G#m

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Am

Am

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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E

E

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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G

G

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A

A

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Verse 1

A

A

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Oh, love

Abm

Abm

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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Am

Am

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G

G

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wasn't meant to be played by the rules

D

D

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G

G

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Guess that I'm just like

Abm

Abm

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all the other fools

D

D

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Am

Am

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'Cause if you said the words

Dsus4

Dsus4

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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I would make be_

A

A

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G

G

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F#m

F#m

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lieve they're true

A

A

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Oh, yeah

Verse 2

A

A

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Darlin', say the words I want to hear

Say the words (I won't mind)

I won't mind

Abm

Abm

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A

A

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Even though they may be only

E

E

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words

Dsus4

Dsus4

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Bm

Bm

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Verse 3

A

A

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B

B

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Abm

Abm

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Oh, lies, girl,

Dsus4

Dsus4

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Am

Am

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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G

G

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I can't hear enough of those lies

Bm

Bm

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G

G

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A

A

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Abm

Abm

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So if love's only meant for the wise

B

B

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D

D

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Am

Am

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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One more lie for a fool

G

G

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Em

Em

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G

G

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F#m

F#m

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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Shouldn't matter much to you, oh no

Verse 4

E

E

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C#m

C#m

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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Though it

D

D

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Am

Am

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may seem in_ com_ plete

G

G

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Bm

Bm

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G

G

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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I'll pretend not to know it

Abm

Abm

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D

D

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Maybe love is obsol_ ete

Am

Am

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G

G

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There's no one who will see

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Keep on lying to me

Verse 5

A

A

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Darlin', say the words I want to hear

Say the words (I won't mind)

I won't mind

G#m

G#m

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A

A

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Even though they may be only words

Verse 6

A

A

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Darlin', say the words I want to hear

Say the words (and I won't mind)

And I won't mind

G#m

G#m

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A

A

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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Even though they may be only words

Interlude 1

A

A

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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D#m

D#m

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E

E

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G#m

G#m

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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Am

Am

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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G

G

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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G#m

G#m

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D

D

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Am

Am

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G

G

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D

D

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Verse 7

A

A

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Darlin', say the words I want to hear

G#m

G#m

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A

A

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Say the words (and I won't mind)

And I won't mind

G#m

G#m

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A

A

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Even though they may be only words

Verse 8

A

A

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Darlin', say the words I want to hear

Say the words (and I won't mind)

And I won't mind

G#m

G#m

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A

A

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Even though they may be

Bsus4

Bsus4

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A

A

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only words

Verse 9

A

A

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Darlin', say the words I want to hear Oh, say

G#m

G#m

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the words (and I won't mind)

A

A

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And I won't mind

G#m

G#m

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A

A

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B

B

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A

A

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Interlude 2

A

A

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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B

B

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A

A

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G#m

G#m

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Say the word_ s I want

Verse 10

A

A

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to hear

B

B

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C#m

C#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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And I won't mind

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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G#m

G#m

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Say the word_ s

A

A

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B

B

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I want to hear

F#sus4

F#sus4

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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I won't mind

A

A

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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B

B

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Just say the words I want to hear

F#sus4

F#sus4

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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I won't mind

A

A

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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B

B

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Say the word_ s I want to hear

C#m

C#m

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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I won't mind

G#m

G#m

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A

A

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B

B

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Just say the word_ s I want to hear

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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I won't mind

A

A

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G#m

G#m

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A

A

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Say the word_ s I want to hear

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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I won't

mind

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Chords

G#m
Am
Bm
A
E
Dsus4
G
Abm
D
F#m
B
Em
C#m
D#m
Bsus4
F#sus4

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Words?

The original key of Words by Bobby Caldwell is A major.

What are the main chords for Words?

The primary chords used in Words are G#m, Am, Bm, A, E, Dsus4.

Do I need a capo to play Words?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Words beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G#m, Am, Bm, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Words?

The tempo of Words is approximately 100 beats per minute.

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