Intro
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[Verse]
A E
When you were lonely, you needed a man
A E
Someone to lean on, well I understand
D
It's only natural
E7 A E
But why did it have to be me
[Verse]
A E
Nights can be empty, nights can be cold
A E
So you were looking for someone to hold
D
That's only natural
E7 A A7
But why did it have to be me
[Chorus]
D
I was so lonesome, I was blue
A E7
I couldn't help it, it had to be you and I
A A7
Always thought you knew the reason why
D
I only wanted a little love affair
B
Now I can see you are beginning to care
A/C# D
But baby, believe me
B7/D# A/E E
It's better to forget me
[Instrumental]
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[Verse]
A E
Men are toys in the game that you play
A E
When you get tired, you throw them away
D
That's only natural
E7 | A | % | B | % |
But why did it have to be me
[Verse]
B F#
Falling in love with a woman like you
B F#
Happens so quickly, there's nothing to do
E
It's only natural
F#7 B B7
But why did it have to be me
[Chorus]
E
I was so lonesome, I was blue
B F#
I couldn't help it, it had to be you and I
B B7
Always thought you knew the reason why
E
I only wanted a little love affair
C#
Now I can see you are beginning to care
B/D# E
But baby, believe me
C#7/F B/F# F#
It's better to forget me
[Outro]
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(repeat and fade)