Madonna – Words (Guitar)
Capo 1
Key
-
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
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Written by: Madonna/Shep Pettibone/Anthony Shimkin
From: “Erotica” (1992)
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
Capo: 1st fret
Play: Gm
Key: Abm
For chords in original key transpose +1 (and "use flats")
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CHORDS
less barre: transpose -3 and
capo 3rd fret to match original key
E-A-D-G-B-e E-A-D-G-B-e
Gm 3-x-0-3-3-x Em 0-2-2-0-0-0
Bb/C x-3-3-3-3-x G/A x-0-5-4-3-x
Dsus4 x-x-0-2-3-3 Bsus4 x-2-4-4-0-0
C/E 0-x-2-0-1-0 A/C# x-4-2-2-2-x
Sometimes there’s a keyboard high “c” ("C#" without capo) over the
chord pattern. If you want to include that the Gm becomes a Gm(add11):
Gm(add11) 3-x-0-3-1-x---------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro]
Bb/C Gm Fm (freely)
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
[Chorus]
Gm F Words, they cut like a knife Gm Cut into my life F Gm I don't want to hear your words F They always attack Gm Please take them all back F Gm If they're yours I don't want anymore
[Verse]
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | You think you're so smart F Gm You try to manipulate me F Gm F You try to humiliate with your words Gm F Gm You think you're so chic F Gm You write me beautiful letters F Gm F You think you're so much better than me
[Pre-Chorus]
Gm F But your actions speak louder than words Gm F And they're only words, unless they're true Gm F Your actions speak louder than promises Gm F You're inclined to make and inclined to break
[Chorus]
Gm F Words, they cut like a knife Gm Cut into my life F Gm I don't want to hear your words F They always attack Gm Please take them all back F Gm If they're yours I don't want anymore
[Verse]
| Gm | Gm F Gm You think you're so shrewd F Gm You try to bring me low F Gm F You try to gain control with your words
[Pre-Chorus]
Gm F But your actions speak louder than words Gm F And they're only words, unless they're true Gm F Your actions speak louder than promises Gm F You're inclined to make and inclined to break
[Chorus]
Gm F Words, they cut like a knife Gm Cut into my life F Gm I don't want to hear your words F They always attack Gm Please take them all back F Gm If they're yours I don't want anymore
[Middle 8]
C Dsus4 Friends they tried to warn me about you F C/E He has good manners, he's so romantic G But he'll only make you blue | F | C/E Dsus4 How can I explain to them, how could they know? | F | C/E Dsus4 I'm in love with your words, your words
[Interlude]
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
[Verse]
| Gm | Gm F Gm You think you're so sly F Gm I caught you at your game F Gm F You will not bring me shame with your words
[Pre-Chorus]
Gm F But your actions speak louder than words Gm F And they're only words, unless they're true Gm F Your actions speak louder than promises Gm F You're inclined to make and inclined to break
[Chorus]
Gm F Words, they cut like a knife Gm Cut into my life F Gm I don't want to hear your words F They always attack Gm Please take them all back F Gm If they're yours I don't want anymore
[Link]
Gm F Gm F Too much blinding light Gm F Gm F Your touch, I've grown tired
[Outro]
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F | Of your words, words | Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F | Words, words
A linguistic form that can meaningfully be spoken in isolation, conversation,
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F | Expression, a promise, a sigh
In short, a lie
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F | A message from heaven, a signal from hell, I give you my word I'll never tell | Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F | Words, words
Language that is used in anger, personal feelings signalling danger
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F | Words, words
A brief remark, an utterance, information (I've grown tired of your words)
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F | Don't mince words, don't be evasive, speak your mind, be persuasive | Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F | N.C. A pledge, a commitment, communication, words
(break)