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A Different Corner

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[Verse 1]
GI'd say love was a D/Gmagical thiGng
GI'd say love would kD/Geep us from Gpain
Had I Am7been there, had I bGeen there
GI would promise you aD/Gll of my lGife
GBut to lose you would D/Gcut like a kGnife
So I Amdon't dare, no I don't Gdare
'Cause I've Gnever come close in D/Gall of these yGears
GYou are the only one to D/Gstop my teGars
And Am7I'm so scared, I'm so scGared
[Interlude]
G D/G G G G D/G G Am7 G
[Verse 2]
Take Gme back in time maybe D/GI can forget
GTurn a different corner and we D/Gnever would Ghave Am7met
Would you cGare?
I Gdon't understand it, for yD/Gou it's a brGeeze
GLittle by little, you've D/Gbrought me tGo my knAm7eesG  
Don't you care?
No, I've Gnever come close in D/Gall of these yeaGrs
GYou are the only one to D/Gstop my teGars
Am7I'm so scared of this lGove
And if aGll that there is, is this D/Gfear of being usGed
GI should go back to being D/Glonely and confuGsedAm7  
If I Gcould, I would, I sGwear

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The story behind the song

"A Different Corner" delves into the profound emotional impact of a brief but intense relationship. George Michael described it as his most honest and personal song, written during a low point in his life even as Wham! was at its peak. It explores how quickly one can become deeply connected to another, and the lasting struggle to recover and find one's footing after such an experience. This song captures the raw vulnerability of a heart shaken by a fleeting love.

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A Different Corner

by George Michael

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D/G

Am7

[Verse 1]

G D/G G

I'd say love was a magical thing

G D/G G

I'd say love would keep us from pain

Am7 G

Had I been there, had I been there

G D/G G

I would promise you all of my life

G D/G G

But to lose you would cut like a knife

Am G

So I don't dare, no I don't dare

G D/G G

'Cause I've never come close in all of these years

G D/G G

You are the only one to stop my tears

Am7 G

And I'm so scared, I'm so scared

[Interlude]

G D/G G G G D/G G Am7 G

[Verse 2]

G D/G

Take me back in time maybe I can forget

G D/G G Am7

Turn a different corner and we never would have met

Would you care?

G D/G G

I don't understand it, for you it's a breeze

G D/G G Am7 G

Little by little, you've brought me to my knees

Don't you care?

G D/G G

No, I've never come close in all of these years

G D/G G

You are the only one to stop my tears

Am7 G

I'm so scared of this love

G D/G G

And if all that there is, is this fear of being used

G D/G G Am7

I should go back to being lonely and confused

G G

If I could, I would, I swear

About A Different Corner Chords by George Michael

Learn how to play A Different Corner by George Michael with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “A Different Corner chords”, “A Different Corner guitar chords”, or “George Michael A Different Corner 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 A Different Corner chords and for experienced players who want accurate A Different Corner lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D/G, Am7, Am.

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