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