Ctap to play
Cmaj7tap to play
Fmaj7tap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · Cmaj7 · Fmaj7 · G
Billie Eilish’s title track starts as a gentle, whispered ballad before erupting into a powerful rock outro. The jazzy chord voicings give it a sophisticated edge.
Gentle Bossa Nova / Building Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The first half is extremely quiet and delicate. Use Cmaj7 (x32000) and Fmaj7 (xx3210) for that jazzy feel. The second half explodes – strum hard and aggressively.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C Cmaj7 Fmaj7
When I’m away from you, I’m happier than ever
G
Wish I could ex-plain it better
C Cmaj7 Fmaj7
I wish it wasn’t true, but I just can’t go through it
G
I just can’t do it
Chorus - Quiet Section
C Cmaj7 Fmaj7
Just wanted you to know that this is not the way I planned it
G
Don’t have anything to say
C Cmaj7 Fmaj7
You made me feel I deserved it, I was so young
G
And so scared
Verse 2 - Loud Section
C
You made me hate this city!
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
And I don’t talk about it
G
You asked me to let you down
C Cmaj7 Fmaj7
Don’t you know I’m not your friend? I’m every-thing you’ll never be!
G
I just wanted you to know