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Love Is A Losing Game

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...LOVE IS A LOSING GAME... by Amy Winehouse
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[Intro]
Fdim
[Verse 1]
 CFor you Dm7/GI was a flame; Fdimlove is a Cmaj7losing game.
 CFive story fire Dm7/Gas you came; Fdimlove is a Cmaj7losing game.
[Chorus 1]
 Am7One I wish I Dm7never played; Fm7oh what a Cmaj7mess we made.
And now the Dm7/Gfinal frame; Fmlove is a Cmaj7losing game.
[Interlude]
Fdim
[Verse 2]
 CPlayed out Dm7/Gby the band; Fdimlove is a Cmaj7losing hand.
 CMore than Dm7/GI could stand; Fdimlove is a Cmaj7losing hand.
[Chorus 2]
 Am7Self professed, Dm7profound; Fm7'till the Cmaj7chips were down.
Know you’re a Dm7/Ggambling man; Fmlove is a Cmaj7losing hand.
[Interlude]
Fdim
[Verse 3]
 CThough I bDm7/Gattle blind; Fdimlove is a Cmaj7fate resigned.
 CMemories Dm7/Gmar my mind; Fdimlove is a Cmaj7fate resigned.
[Chorus 3]
 Am7Over Dm7futile odds, Fmand laughed at Cmaj7by the gods.
And now the Dm7/Gfinal frame; Fmlove is a Cmaj7losing game.

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The story behind the song

"Love Is a Losing Game" comes from Amy Winehouse's second album, Back to Black. The song's title itself hints at a poignant narrative, reflecting on the often-painful realities of love. It encapsulates the raw, autobiographical songwriting style that Amy Winehouse was known for, blending soul, R&B, and jazz influences. To play this song is to channel the distinctive, expressive vocal style that made her an influential figure in popular culture.

AI-written from these sources:Love Is a Losing Game — Wikipedia ↗Amy Winehouse — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Love Is A Losing Game

by Amy Winehouse

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Fdim

Dm7/G

Cmaj7

Am7

Dm7

Fm7

...LOVE IS A LOSING GAME... by Amy Winehouse

---------------------------.................

[Intro]

Fdim

[Verse 1]

C Dm7/G Fdim Cmaj7

For you I was a flame; love is a losing game.

C Dm7/G Fdim Cmaj7

Five story fire as you came; love is a losing game.

[Chorus 1]

Am7 Dm7 Fm7 Cmaj7

One I wish I never played; oh what a mess we made.

Dm7/G Fm Cmaj7

And now the final frame; love is a losing game.

[Interlude]

Fdim

[Verse 2]

C Dm7/G Fdim Cmaj7

Played out by the band; love is a losing hand.

C Dm7/G Fdim Cmaj7

More than I could stand; love is a losing hand.

[Chorus 2]

Am7 Dm7 Fm7 Cmaj7

Self professed, profound; 'till the chips were down.

Dm7/G Fm Cmaj7

Know you’re a gambling man; love is a losing hand.

[Interlude]

Fdim

[Verse 3]

C Dm7/G Fdim Cmaj7

Though I battle blind; love is a fate resigned.

C Dm7/G Fdim Cmaj7

Memories mar my mind; love is a fate resigned.

[Chorus 3]

Am7 Dm7 Fm Cmaj7

Over futile odds, and laughed at by the gods.

Dm7/G Fm Cmaj7

And now the final frame; love is a losing game.

About Love Is A Losing Game Chords by Amy Winehouse

Learn how to play Love Is A Losing Game by Amy Winehouse with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Love Is A Losing Game chords”, “Love Is A Losing Game guitar chords”, or “Amy Winehouse Love Is A Losing Game 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 Love Is A Losing Game chords and for experienced players who want accurate Love Is A Losing Game lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Fdim, C, Dm7/G, Cmaj7, Am7.

FAQ — Love Is A Losing Game by Amy Winehouse

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The chords for "Love Is A Losing Game" show the original chord names (including A, Fdim, C, Dm7/G, Cmaj7, Am7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.