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Capo on 1
This is a general chord tab on how I play the song. It's not really how Billy plays it, but it
works for me.The C9 isnt a C9. I just dont know what chord it is
|e--F0---C0---C90------------------|
|A--1---1---1------------------|
|D--2---0---0------------------|
|G--3---2---0------------------|
|B--0---3---2------------------|
|E--0---0---0------------------|
If i sFpeak my peCace, wiC9ll you hear Cme?
If i rFeach to yoCu, will C9you feel meC?
If i kFissed yoCu, woulC9d you love mCe?
EmOne less moment to break your heart
GOne less love to tear apaFrtC  C9  C  
GDon't want to Fbe your loCverC9  
CDon't want to bGe your frieFndC  C9  
CThe spGell we've surFrenderedC  C9  
CSo just let Gme pretendF  
FYou dCon't Gexist
FOur conCnection is C9fixed
EmOne more arrow to pierce your soul
EmOne more chance to let goG  
In the Fmountain Csong, sC9ing the echoCes
In the Flong meaCdows, cC9hasin' shadoCws
In the Fstarless nCight you wC9hisper endless praise
EmSwear to god that you won't chGange
GDon't want to Fbe your loCverC9  C  
Don't want to Gbe your frFiendC  C9  
CFaith takes Gme ovFerC  C9  
CSo just let Gme pretendF  
FYou're Cnot rGeal
FVisiCons surGreal
FSpirCit channC9els
And if I fFall in loCve, wilC9l you forgivCe me?
If i lFose my waCy, will C9you choose Cme?
If i cFhange my Cmind, wC9ill you chanCge me?
               F        C             C9    C(let ring  
If I'm here to stay, will you leave me?

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Lover

by The Smashing Pumpkins

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Capo on 1

This is a general chord tab on how I play the song. It's not really how Billy plays it, but it

works for me.The C9 isnt a C9. I just dont know what chord it is

F C C9

|e--0---0---0------------------|

|A--1---1---1------------------|

|D--2---0---0------------------|

|G--3---2---0------------------|

|B--0---3---2------------------|

|E--0---0---0------------------|

F C C9 C

If i speak my peace, will you hear me?

F C C9 C

If i reach to you, will you feel me?

F C C9 C

If i kissed you, would you love me?

One less moment to break your heart

G F C C9 C

One less love to tear apart

G F C C9

Don't want to be your lover

C G F C C9

Don't want to be your friend

C G F C C9

The spell we've surrendered

C G F

So just let me pretend

F C G

You don't exist

F C C9

Our connection is fixed

One more arrow to pierce your soul

Em G

One more chance to let go

F C C9 C

In the mountain song, sing the echoes

F C C9 C

In the long meadows, chasin' shadows

F C C9

In the starless night you whisper endless praise

Em G

Swear to god that you won't change

G F C C9 C

Don't want to be your lover

G F C C9

Don't want to be your friend

C G F C C9

Faith takes me over

C G F

So just let me pretend

F C G

You're not real

F C G

Visions surreal

F C C9

Spirit channels

F C C9 C

And if I fall in love, will you forgive me?

F C C9 C

If i lose my way, will you choose me?

F C C9 C

If i change my mind, will you change me?

F C C9 C

(let ring

If I'm here to stay, will you leave me?

About Lover Chords by The Smashing Pumpkins

Learn how to play Lover by The Smashing Pumpkins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lover chords”, “Lover guitar chords”, or “The Smashing Pumpkins Lover 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 Lover chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lover lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C9, F, C, A, D, G.

FAQ — Lover by The Smashing Pumpkins

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Is "Lover" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Lover" by The Smashing Pumpkins with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Smashing Pumpkins below.

What key is "Lover" in?

The chords for "Lover" show the original chord names (including C9, F, C, A, D, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.