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Playing By The Rules - Michael Mcdonald Chords

Chords: DM, GM7, D, G, A, Bm, Bb, A7, Em, A9

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Genre: rock, pop, adult contemporary


[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]

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