Maroon 5’s funky pop-rock hit uses a smooth chord progression in C minor. The rhythmic guitar work drives this infectious groove that helped define early 2000s pop-rock.
Funky Pop (4/4 Time)
↓×↑↓×↑
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Tip: Use barre chords for the Cm, Fm, and Bb to get the right tight, punchy sound. Mute between strums for that funk feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CmG
I was so high I did not recognize
FmAbBb
The fire burning in her eyes, the chaos that controlled my mind
CmG
Whispered goodbye as she got on a plane
FmAbBb
Never to return again, but always in my heart
Chorus
CmG
This love has taken its toll on me
FmAbBb
She said goodbye too many times before
CmG
And her heart is breaking in front of me
FmAbBbCm
I have no choice ’cause I won’t say goodbye anymore
Verse 2
CmG
I tried my best to feed her appetite
FmAbBb
Keep her coming every night, so hard to keep her satisfied
CmG
Kept playing love like it was just a game
FmAbBb
Pretending to feel the same, then turn around and leave again
Cmtap to play
Gtap to play
Fmtap to play
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Bbtap to play
Key
Cm Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Cm · G · Fm · Ab · Bb
This Love Chords – Ukulele
Maroon 5’s funky pop-rock hit uses a smooth chord progression in C minor. The rhythmic guitar work drives this infectious groove that helped define early 2000s pop-rock.
Funky Pop (4/4 Time)
↓×↑↓×↑
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Tip: Use barre chords for the Cm, Fm, and Bb to get the right tight, punchy sound. Mute between strums for that funk feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CmG
I was so high I did not recognize
FmAbBb
The fire burning in her eyes, the chaos that controlled my mind
CmG
Whispered goodbye as she got on a plane
FmAbBb
Never to return again, but always in my heart
Chorus
CmG
This love has taken its toll on me
FmAbBb
She said goodbye too many times before
CmG
And her heart is breaking in front of me
FmAbBbCm
I have no choice ’cause I won’t say goodbye anymore
Verse 2
CmG
I tried my best to feed her appetite
FmAbBb
Keep her coming every night, so hard to keep her satisfied
CmG
Kept playing love like it was just a game
FmAbBb
Pretending to feel the same, then turn around and leave again
Cmtap to play
Gtap to play
Fmtap to play
Abtap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
Cm Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Cm · G · Fm · Ab · Bb
This Love Chords – Piano
Maroon 5’s funky pop-rock hit uses a smooth chord progression in C minor. The rhythmic guitar work drives this infectious groove that helped define early 2000s pop-rock.
Funky Pop (4/4 Time)
↓×↑↓×↑
123456
Tip: Use barre chords for the Cm, Fm, and Bb to get the right tight, punchy sound. Mute between strums for that funk feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CmG
I was so high I did not recognize
FmAbBb
The fire burning in her eyes, the chaos that controlled my mind
CmG
Whispered goodbye as she got on a plane
FmAbBb
Never to return again, but always in my heart
Chorus
CmG
This love has taken its toll on me
FmAbBb
She said goodbye too many times before
CmG
And her heart is breaking in front of me
FmAbBbCm
I have no choice ’cause I won’t say goodbye anymore
Verse 2
CmG
I tried my best to feed her appetite
FmAbBb
Keep her coming every night, so hard to keep her satisfied
CmG
Kept playing love like it was just a game
FmAbBb
Pretending to feel the same, then turn around and leave again
Cmtap to play
Gtap to play
Fmtap to play
Abtap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
Cm Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Cm · G · Fm · Ab · Bb
This Love Chords – Banjo
Maroon 5’s funky pop-rock hit uses a smooth chord progression in C minor. The rhythmic guitar work drives this infectious groove that helped define early 2000s pop-rock.
Funky Pop (4/4 Time)
↓×↑↓×↑
123456
Tip: Use barre chords for the Cm, Fm, and Bb to get the right tight, punchy sound. Mute between strums for that funk feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CmG
I was so high I did not recognize
FmAbBb
The fire burning in her eyes, the chaos that controlled my mind
CmG
Whispered goodbye as she got on a plane
FmAbBb
Never to return again, but always in my heart
Chorus
CmG
This love has taken its toll on me
FmAbBb
She said goodbye too many times before
CmG
And her heart is breaking in front of me
FmAbBbCm
I have no choice ’cause I won’t say goodbye anymore
Verse 2
CmG
I tried my best to feed her appetite
FmAbBb
Keep her coming every night, so hard to keep her satisfied
CmG
Kept playing love like it was just a game
FmAbBb
Pretending to feel the same, then turn around and leave again
Cmtap to play
Gtap to play
Fmtap to play
Abtap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
Cm Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Cm · G · Fm · Ab · Bb
This Love Chords – Mandolin
Maroon 5’s funky pop-rock hit uses a smooth chord progression in C minor. The rhythmic guitar work drives this infectious groove that helped define early 2000s pop-rock.
Funky Pop (4/4 Time)
↓×↑↓×↑
123456
Tip: Use barre chords for the Cm, Fm, and Bb to get the right tight, punchy sound. Mute between strums for that funk feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CmG
I was so high I did not recognize
FmAbBb
The fire burning in her eyes, the chaos that controlled my mind
CmG
Whispered goodbye as she got on a plane
FmAbBb
Never to return again, but always in my heart
Chorus
CmG
This love has taken its toll on me
FmAbBb
She said goodbye too many times before
CmG
And her heart is breaking in front of me
FmAbBbCm
I have no choice ’cause I won’t say goodbye anymore
Verse 2
CmG
I tried my best to feed her appetite
FmAbBb
Keep her coming every night, so hard to keep her satisfied
CmG
Kept playing love like it was just a game
FmAbBb
Pretending to feel the same, then turn around and leave again
Cmtap to play
Gtap to play
Fmtap to play
Abtap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
Cm Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Cm · G · Fm · Ab · Bb
This Love Chords – Harmonica
Maroon 5’s funky pop-rock hit uses a smooth chord progression in C minor. The rhythmic guitar work drives this infectious groove that helped define early 2000s pop-rock.
Funky Pop (4/4 Time)
↓×↑↓×↑
123456
Tip: Use barre chords for the Cm, Fm, and Bb to get the right tight, punchy sound. Mute between strums for that funk feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CmG
I was so high I did not recognize
FmAbBb
The fire burning in her eyes, the chaos that controlled my mind
CmG
Whispered goodbye as she got on a plane
FmAbBb
Never to return again, but always in my heart
Chorus
CmG
This love has taken its toll on me
FmAbBb
She said goodbye too many times before
CmG
And her heart is breaking in front of me
FmAbBbCm
I have no choice ’cause I won’t say goodbye anymore
Verse 2
CmG
I tried my best to feed her appetite
FmAbBb
Keep her coming every night, so hard to keep her satisfied
CmG
Kept playing love like it was just a game
FmAbBb
Pretending to feel the same, then turn around and leave again