Playing By The Rules chords by Michael Mcdonald
Guitar chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Intro:
DM GM7 D G x2
Verse 1:
DM GM7
Who are you
D G
(Are you someone) that I knew
D A Bm Bb A
Or did you come and go inside a dream
Verse 2:
DM GM7
Well, you look the same
D G
(Even though you) say you've changed
D A Bm Bb A7 A
You can't hide the shame of a guilty heart
Chorus:
D
Well, I know there's a reason love don't always rhyme
Em D Em A9 A
So you think by leavin' you're not wasting precious time
D
Love's not always happiness
E D
Sad, but it's true, girl
Em D Em A9 A
Every fool's got to learn he's got nothing to lose
D GM7 DM7 GM7
Playin' by the rules
Verse 3:
DM7 GM7
What's your plan
D G
(Will you try just) one more man
D A Bm Bb A
And trade a thrill that's gone for a brand new start
Verse 4:
DM7 GM7
Will you love him only
D G
Until you leave him lonely
D A Bm Bb A7 (DM7 GM7)
When he tries to change and tame your restless heart
Chorus:
D
Well, I know there's a reason love don't always rhyme
Em D Em A9 A
So you think by leavin' you're not wasting precious time
D
Love's not always happiness
E D
Sad, but it's true, girl
Em D Em A9 A
Every fool's got to learn he's got nothing to lose
D GM7 DM7 GM7
Playin' by the rules
Chorus:
C FM7 F
When are you gonna learn
C F
That a love is earned
C FM7
Sometimes you got to fight
C F Em
But, oh, baby-that's allright
Instrumental:
DM7 GM7 D G
D A Bm Bb A7 A
Chorus:
D
Well, I know there's a reason love don't always rhyme
Em D Em A9 A
So you think by leavin' you're not wasting precious time
D
Love's not always happiness
E D
Sad, but it's true, girl
Em D Em A9 A
Every fool's got to learn he's got nothing to lose
D GM7 DM7 GM7
Playin' by the rules
Outro:
DM7 GM7 D G x8
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