Intro
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[Verse]
D A
When you were lonely, you needed a man
D A
Someone to lean on, well I understand
G
It's only natural
A7 D A
But why did it have to be me
[Verse]
D A
Nights can be empty, nights can be cold
D A
So you were looking for someone to hold
G
That's only natural
A7 D D7
But why did it have to be me
[Chorus]
G
I was so lonesome, I was blue
D A7
I couldn't help it, it had to be you and I
D D7
Always thought you knew the reason why
G
I only wanted a little love affair
E
Now I can see you are beginning to care
D/F# G
But baby, believe me
E7/G# D/A A
It's better to forget me
[Instrumental]
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[Verse]
D A
Men are toys in the game that you play
D A
When you get tired, you throw them away
G
That's only natural
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But why did it have to be me
[Verse]
E B
Falling in love with a woman like you
E B
Happens so quickly, there's nothing to do
A
It's only natural
B7 E E7
But why did it have to be me
[Chorus]
A
I was so lonesome, I was blue
E B
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
[Outro]
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(repeat and fade)