[Intro – Riff E to Am / Capo 1]
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[Intro]
E Am
C D E
E Am
C D E
[Verse]
E Am D C
You can step off a plane into a black car
G E
You can pay 'em to wait
E Am
You can wear the gold watch on your wrist
D C Bm E
But it won't give you back the moments you miss
[Pre-Chorus]
E Am
When I get paid, I wanna spend it on you
C
And baby, that's what it's for
Bm
I burned it all to keep you warm
[Chorus]
E Am
Who wants to be a lonely millionaire
Am
Comin' home, ain't no one there
C D E
That you can talk to in your king-sized bed
E E
Be careful what you wish for, I see it all the time
D C
The money and the diamonds and the things that shine
Am D E
Can't buy you true happiness
[Post-Chorus]
E Am C D E
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
E Am C D E
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
[Bridge]
E Am D E
All I want, all I want
E D E
All I want is you
G D E
All I want, all I want
G C E D
All I want is you
E Am C D E
Oh, mm
[Chorus]
E
Be careful what you wish for, I see it all the time
D C
The money and the diamonds and the things that shine
Am D E
Can't buy you true happinеss
[Outro]
E Am C D E
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
E Am C D E
Oh, mm
Intro – Riff E to Am / Capo 1
The intro features a delicate riff leading into the chord progression of E to Am,
then C, D, and back to E, setting the stage for the song's introspective journey.
Verse
The verse starts with E, moving through Am, D, and C, reflecting on the empty
luxuries that fail to fill the void of loneliness. The progression then touches on
G and Bm, emphasizing the hollowness of material wealth.
Verse progression:
E Am D C (You can step off a plane into a black car)
G E E Am (You can wear the gold watch on your wrist)
D C Bm E (But it won't give you back the moments you miss)
Pre-Chorus
The pre-chorus shifts to E and Am, then C and Bm, highlighting the desire to
spend one's achievements on someone meaningful, underlining the warmth
of genuine connection.
Pre-Chorus progression:
E Am (When I get paid, I wanna spend it on you)
C Bm (I burned it all to keep you warm)
Chorus
The chorus utilizes E, Am, C, and D, culminating in a reflection on the emptiness
of being a "lonely millionaire" without someone to share in the wealth.
The progression captures the essence of longing for true happiness
beyond material gain.
Chorus progression:
E Am (Who wants to be a lonely millionaire)
C D E (That you can talk to in your king-sized bed)
Post-Chorus
The post-chorus repeats the la, la, la melody over E, Am, C, D, and E,
serving as a momentary musical reflection on the song's contemplative themes.
Bridge
The bridge simplifies to E, Am, D, and G, repeating the line "All I want is you,"
driving home the central message of valuing love over material wealth.
Bridge progression:
E Am D E (All I want, all I want)
G D E G C E D (All I want is you)
Outro
The outro revisits the la, la, la melody, echoing the post-chorus and concluding
the song on a note of lingering reflection on what truly matters.
Playing Tips
- Emphasize the emotional depth of the song with dynamic playing, allowing
the chords to resonate with the reflective nature of the lyrics.
- The transitions between chords should be smooth, highlighting the narrative's
progression from material success to a deeper yearning for connection.
- Pay attention to the rhythm and tempo, maintaining a pace that complements
the song's introspective mood.
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