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What You Were

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Intro:  Cmaj7   Asus2(x4)
Em G Em G D Asus2 D Asus2
Now it's Emeasy for to Gsee, 
why Empeople in Glife are so loDnely Asus2  D  Asus2  
And you neEmver understooGd, 
you nEmever really coGuld, 
you were wDrong. Asus2  D  Asus2  
EmWhat you werGe, 
Emwhat you were, 
GI couldn't saDy. Asus2  D  Asus2  
'cos you Emleft me here beGhind, 
a stEmupid state of miGnd, 
and I'm lonDely. Asus2  D  Asus2  
Em G Em G D Asus2 D Asus2
Yeah, you lEmeft me here beGhind, 
a sEmtupid state of miGnd, 
and you're goDne. Asus2  D  Asus2  
 Cmaj7   Asus2   G(x4)
Em G Em G D Asus2 D Asus2
'cos you Emleft me here beGhind, 
a stEmupid state of miGnd, 
and you’re gDone.Asus2  D  Asus2  
EmWhat you werGe, 
Emwhat you were, 
GI couldn't saDy. Asus2  D  Asus2  
It took Emsomething hard like thGis, 
mistEmaken to resGist, 
and i'm lonDely.Asus2  D  Asus2  
 Cmaj7   Asus2   G(x4)
 Em   G   Em   G   D   Asus2   D   Asus2(x2)
Em G Em G
Em G
Em

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

The Cranberries, an Irish rock band, blended various styles like indie rock, jangle pop, and folk rock to create their distinct sound. This song appears on a release that combines material from their internationally acclaimed debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, and their follow-up, No Need to Argue. Playing this song can evoke the band's signature alternative rock energy and melodic depth.

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What You Were

by The Cranberries

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

Asus2

Cmaj7 Asus2

Intro: (x4)

Em G Em G D Asus2 D Asus2

Em G

Now it's easy for to see,

Em G D Asus2 D Asus2

why people in life are so lonely

Em G

And you never understood,

Em G

you never really could,

D Asus2 D Asus2

you were wrong.

Em G

What you were,

what you were,

G D Asus2 D Asus2

I couldn't say.

Em G

'cos you left me here behind,

Em G

a stupid state of mind,

D Asus2 D Asus2

and I'm lonely.

Em G Em G D Asus2 D Asus2

Em G

Yeah, you left me here behind,

Em G

a stupid state of mind,

D Asus2 D Asus2

and you're gone.

Cmaj7 Asus2 G

(x4)

Em G Em G D Asus2 D Asus2

Em G

'cos you left me here behind,

Em G

a stupid state of mind,

D Asus2 D Asus2

and you’re gone.

Em G

What you were,

what you were,

G D Asus2 D Asus2

I couldn't say.

Em G

It took something hard like this,

Em G

mistaken to resist,

D Asus2 D Asus2

and i'm lonely.

Cmaj7 Asus2 G

(x4)

Em G Em G D Asus2 D Asus2

(x2)

Em G Em G

Em G

About What You Were Chords by The Cranberries

Learn how to play What You Were by The Cranberries with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “What You Were chords”, “What You Were guitar chords”, or “The Cranberries What You Were 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 What You Were chords and for experienced players who want accurate What You Were lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cmaj7, Asus2, Em, G, D.

FAQ — What You Were by The Cranberries

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What key is "What You Were" in?

The chords for "What You Were" show the original chord names (including Cmaj7, Asus2, Em, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.