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In A Manner Of Speaking

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Capo on 6th.
[Intro]
Am C/G F E7sus4 E7
[Verse]
AmIn a Manner of speaking
I just want to C/Gsay
That I could never forget Fthe way
You told me everything
By E7sus4saying nothingE7  
AmIn a manner of speaking
I don't underC/Gstand
How love in silence becomes repriFmand
But the way that i feel about you
E7sus4Is beyond wordsE7  
[Chorus]
AmOh give me the C/Gwords
Give me the Fwords
E7sus4That tell me E7nothing
AmOhohohoh give me C/Gthe words
Give me Fthe words
That E7sus4tell me E7everything
[2nd Verse]
AmIn a manner of speaking
Semantics won't C/Gdo
In this life that we live we only make Fdo
And the way that we feel
Might have to bE7sus4e sacrificedE7  
AmSo in a manner of speaking
I just want to sC/Gay
That just like you I should find a Fway
To tell you everything
By saE7sus4ying nothing.E7  
AmOh give me the C/Gwords
Give me the Fwords
E7sus4That tell me E7nothing
AmOhohohoh give me C/Gthe words
Give me Fthe words
That E7sus4tell me E7everything
AmOh give me the C/Gwords
Give me the Fwords
E7sus4That tell me E7nothing
AmOhohohoh give me C/Gthe words
Give me Fthe words
That E7sus4tell me E7everything

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The story behind the song

Nouvelle Vague is a French cover band known for reimagining new wave songs with a bossa nova style. Their name itself is a triple entendre, referencing French cinema, the musical genre they cover, and the bossa nova style they employ. This particular song is part of their unique approach to music, transforming familiar tunes into something fresh and unexpected. When you play it, channel the cool, sophisticated vibe of a classic track reinterpreted through a different lens.

AI-written from these sources:Nouvelle Vague (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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In A Manner Of Speaking

by Nouvelle Vague

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/G

E7sus4

Capo on 6th.

[Intro]

Am C/G F E7sus4 E7

[Verse]

In a Manner of speaking

C/G

I just want to say

That I could never forget the way

You told me everything

E7sus4 E7

By saying nothing

In a manner of speaking

C/G

I don't understand

How love in silence becomes reprimand

But the way that i feel about you

E7sus4 E7

Is beyond words

[Chorus]

Am C/G

Oh give me the words

Give me the words

E7sus4 E7

That tell me nothing

Am C/G

Ohohohoh give me the words

Give me the words

E7sus4 E7

That tell me everything

[2nd Verse]

In a manner of speaking

C/G

Semantics won't do

In this life that we live we only make do

And the way that we feel

E7sus4 E7

Might have to be sacrificed

So in a manner of speaking

C/G

I just want to say

That just like you I should find a way

To tell you everything

E7sus4 E7

By saying nothing.

Am C/G

Oh give me the words

Give me the words

E7sus4 E7

That tell me nothing

Am C/G

Ohohohoh give me the words

Give me the words

E7sus4 E7

That tell me everything

Am C/G

Oh give me the words

Give me the words

E7sus4 E7

That tell me nothing

Am C/G

Ohohohoh give me the words

Give me the words

E7sus4 E7

That tell me everything

About In A Manner Of Speaking Chords by Nouvelle Vague

Learn how to play In A Manner Of Speaking by Nouvelle Vague with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “In A Manner Of Speaking chords”, “In A Manner Of Speaking guitar chords”, or “Nouvelle Vague In A Manner Of Speaking chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy In A Manner Of Speaking chords and for experienced players who want accurate In A Manner Of Speaking lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C/G, F, E7sus4, E7.

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The chords for "In A Manner Of Speaking" show the original chord names (including Am, C/G, F, E7sus4, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.