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Key: B major•
Intro 1
G
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D
D

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Verse 1
G
G

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D
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There are words that
G
G

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Gsus4
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can make you happy
G
G

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C
C

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And there's words that
C#dim
C#dim
4

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can make you sad
G
G

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Em
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And sometimes there's words that
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G

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Em
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Can cause confusion
A
A

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And there's a few words
D
D

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sometimes regret
Verse 2
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G

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Oh there's three words
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D

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G

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Gm
Gm
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that I long to hear
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G

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C
C

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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Es pecially if they're true

If you mean it, let me hear you say it
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G

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Em
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G

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(I love you) oh, oh, yeah (I love you)
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G

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D
D

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G
G

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Right now, right now (I love you, oh)
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G

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Yes, I do (You know I do)
Verse 3
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G

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There's words that can just soothe

All aches and pains
C
C

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And there's words that can make
C#dim
C#dim
4

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The teardrops fall like rain
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G

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An d there's a little words
Em
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G

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that could keep
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Em

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An army from goin' to war
A
A

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But these words oh I've
D
D

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Never ever heard before
Verse 4
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G

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But there's three words

That just mean so much to me
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G

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Especially if they're true

If you mean 'em let me hear you say
Em
Em

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G
G

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(I love you) right now (I love you)
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G

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D

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Oh, yes, yes (I love you, oh)
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G

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Mm yes, I do (You know
Em
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I do)
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G

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Just can't deny
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it (I swear I do)
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G

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No doubt about it, baby (Oh yes I do)

Way down in my soul

I want you to know (My love is true)

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • Gsus4

  • C

  • C#dim

    4

  • Em

  • A

  • Gm

    3

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Words by Solomon Burke is B major.

The primary chords used in Words are B, F#, Bsus4, E, Fdim, G#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, F#, Bsus4, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Words is approximately 91 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Words using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Words. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Solomon Burke.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Words to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Words by Solomon Burke on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.