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When Doves Cry

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
#
When Doves Cry
Chord Define:
-G#m-4------    --F#2-----    --4G#-----|
--4-5----    --2-----    --4-----|
--4---6--    --2-3---    --4-5---|
--4---6--    --2--4--    --4---6-|
--4------    --2--4--    --4---6-|
--0-------   --2-----    --4-----|
Chord Progression 1:
G#mDig if you will the picF#ture
G#mOf you and I engaged in F#a kiss
G#mThe sweat of your body F#covers me
                          F#(G#)    G#m  
Can you my darling, can you picture this
Use Chord Progression 1:
Dream if you can a courtyard
An ocean of violets in bloom
Animals strike curious poses
They feel the heat
The heat between me and you
G#How can you just leave me stanF#ding
G#mAlone in a world that's so coldF#, so cold
G#Maybe I'm just to demandiF#ng
F#Maybe I'm just like my father, too G#bold
G#mMaybe you're just like my moF#ther
G#She's never satisfied, she's never saF#tisfied
                       G#m   F#m(slap-mute)
Why do we scream at each other
(No chords)
Use Chord Progression 1:
Touch if you will my stomach
Feel how it trembles inside
You've got the butterflies all tied up
Don't make me chase you
Even doves have pride
chorded by Moleguitar

All chords in this song (4)

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When Doves Cry

by Barenaked Ladies

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

F#m

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#

When Doves Cry

Chord Define:

G#m F# G#

--4------ --2----- --4-----|

--4-5---- --2----- --4-----|

--4---6-- --2-3--- --4-5---|

--4---6-- --2--4-- --4---6-|

--4------ --2--4-- --4---6-|

--0------- --2----- --4-----|

Chord Progression 1:

G#m F#

Dig if you will the picture

G#m F#

Of you and I engaged in a kiss

G#m F#

The sweat of your body covers me

F# G# G#m

()

Can you my darling, can you picture this

Use Chord Progression 1:

Dream if you can a courtyard

An ocean of violets in bloom

Animals strike curious poses

They feel the heat

The heat between me and you

G# F#

How can you just leave me standing

G#m F#

Alone in a world that's so cold, so cold

G# F#

Maybe I'm just to demanding

F# G#

Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold

G#m F#

Maybe you're just like my mother

G# F#

She's never satisfied, she's never satisfied

G#m F#m

(slap-mute)

Why do we scream at each other

(No chords)

Use Chord Progression 1:

Touch if you will my stomach

Feel how it trembles inside

You've got the butterflies all tied up

Don't make me chase you

Even doves have pride

chorded by Moleguitar

About When Doves Cry Chords by Barenaked Ladies

Learn how to play When Doves Cry by Barenaked Ladies with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When Doves Cry chords”, “When Doves Cry guitar chords”, or “Barenaked Ladies When Doves Cry 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 When Doves Cry chords and for experienced players who want accurate When Doves Cry lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G#m, F#, G#, F#m.

FAQ — When Doves Cry by Barenaked Ladies

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Is "When Doves Cry" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "When Doves Cry" by Barenaked Ladies with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Barenaked Ladies below.

What key is "When Doves Cry" in?

The chords for "When Doves Cry" show the original chord names (including G#m, F#, G#, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.