Intro
C Am7 Em B7/F#
[Verse 1]
C
Tell me why I get this feeling
Am7 Em B7/F#
That you really wanna turn me on
C
Tell me why I get this feeling
Am7 Em B7/F#
That you really wanna make me yours
[Bridge]
C
'Cause I see you trying
Am7
Subliminally trying
Em B7
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
C
I admit, it's exciting
Am7
Parts of me kinda like it
Em B7
But before I lead you on
[Chorus]
C
Baby, tell me what's your motive
Am7
What's your motive
Em B7/F#
What's your motive
C
So tell me what's your motive
Am7
What's your motive
Em B7/F#
What's your motive
[Verse 2]
C Am7
I could call bullshit out from a mile away (Don't say)
Em B7/F#
You want me if you can keep coming back for me
C Am7
Might have to curve you if you just can't talk straight (Just say)
Em N.C.
Say what you mean 'cause you might get it
[Bridge]
C
'Cause I see you trying
Am7
Subliminally trying
Em B7
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
C
I admit, it's exciting
Am7
Parts of me kinda like it
Em B7
But before I lead you on
[Chorus]
C
Tell me what's your motive
Am7
What's your motive
Em B7/F#
What's your motive
C
So tell me what's your motive
Am7
What's your motive
Em B7/F#
What's your motive, yeah, yeah, aye
[Interlude]
C
You treat me like gold, baby
Am7
Now you wanna spoil me, did you want a trophy?
Em
Now you wanna sport me, baby
B7/F#
Want me on your neck, 'cause you wanted respect
C
'Cause you fighting some war, baby
Am7
Well, I had to bring the fists out
Em
Had to put a wall up, but don't trust phonies, baby
N.C.
You gotta tell me what's your motive, baby
C
'Cause you got your candy on your arm
Am7
No need to sugarcoat a lie
Em
Say what you want
B7
I needed a real bonafide
C Am7
G, can you promise me you'll bring it all tonight?
Em
'Cause I need you to be wise
B7
Tell me everything that's on your mind, c'mon
[Chorus]
C
Tell me what's your motive
Am7
What's your motive (what's your motive)
Em B7/F#
What's your motive (what's your motive)
C
So tell me what's your motive
Am7
What's your motive (what's your motive)
Em B7/F#
What's your motive, yeah, yeah, aye
[Outro]
C Am7 Em E7/B