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Prettier Than You

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                        P r e t t i e r   T h a n   Y o u
                            S T E P H E N   L Y N C H
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   +--------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------+
   + This file is Jordan Lapping’s own work and represents his     +
   + interpretation of the song. You may only use this file for    +
   + private study, scholarship, or research. The contents may not +
   + be duplicated for use with other websites without written     +
   + permission. Thank you for understanding. Enjoy.               +
   +---------------------------------------------------------------+
Standard E Tuning
 CHORDS USED:
e]--A0--Asus4--0----Bm2----D2----E0--Esus4--0---F#m-2--|
B]--2----0----3----3----0----0----2--|
G]--2----2----4----2----1----2----2--|
D]--2----2----4----0----2----2----4--|
A]--0----0----2---------2----2----4--|
E]----------------------0----0----2--|
 INTRO:
 A-  Asus2-  A-  Asus2(x6)
 VERSE 1:
HAand in hand, we wAmalk the city, benEeath the darkened skies
StAealing kisses Amin the shadows, awEay from prying eyes
HDiding out from those we know; sF#mecrets whispered, voices low
PDulses racing, hearts aflame; a lF#move that dare not spEeak its name
 CHORUS 1:
Well, wAe just can't let pBmeople see
That yDou're not hot enF#mough for me
Don't tAell out family Bmor our friends
Say oDne word and this thEing ends
It's tF#mrue..Esus4. 'cause I'm prEettier than you
 INTERLUDE:
 A-  Asus2-  A-  Asus2(x6)
 VERSE 2:
IA'll take you on a spAmecial date, enjEoy your company
If sAomeone we know pAmasses by, just hEide behind that tree
DI'll buy you lots of pretty things; jF#mewellery and diamonds rings
LDingerie of red and black, and F#mfor your head... a pEaper sack
 CHORUS 2:
Well, wAe just can't let pBmeople see
That yDou're not hot enF#mough for me
But IA'll enjoy this - rBmight or wrong
...'Till sDomeone better cEomes along
F#mMy booEsus4... someone prEettier than you
 INTERLUDE:
 A-  Asus2-  A-  Asus2(x6)
 VERSE 3/BRIDGE:
I wAish I weren't a shAmallow man, I wEish that I cared not
I wAish I weren't so sAmuperficial, I wEish you were more hot
I shDould not be ashamed, you see; I lF#move your p--ersonality...
WhDat we have is good and true; for yF#mou've got me and... lEucky you
 CHORUS 3:
Well, wAe just can't let pBmeople see
That yDou're not hot enF#mough for me
So clAose your eyes and sBming along
At lDeast I wrote you a LEove Song
F#mIt too.Esus4.. is prEettier than you
 OUTRO:
 A-  Asus2-  A-  Asus2(x6)
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Prettier Than You

by Stephen Lynch

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus4

Esus4

F#m

Asus2

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P r e t t i e r T h a n Y o u

S T E P H E N L Y N C H

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+--------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------+

+ This file is Jordan Lapping’s own work and represents his +

+ interpretation of the song. You may only use this file for +

+ private study, scholarship, or research. The contents may not +

+ be duplicated for use with other websites without written +

+ permission. Thank you for understanding. Enjoy. +

+---------------------------------------------------------------+

Standard E Tuning

CHORDS USED:

A Asus4 Bm D E Esus4 F#m

e]--0----0----2----2----0----0----2--|

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

G]--2----2----4----2----1----2----2--|

D]--2----2----4----0----2----2----4--|

A]--0----0----2---------2----2----4--|

E]----------------------0----0----2--|

INTRO:

A Asus2 A Asus2

- - - (x6)

VERSE 1:

A Am E

Hand in hand, we walk the city, beneath the darkened skies

A Am E

Stealing kisses in the shadows, away from prying eyes

D F#m

Hiding out from those we know; secrets whispered, voices low

D F#m E

Pulses racing, hearts aflame; a love that dare not speak its name

CHORUS 1:

A Bm

Well, we just can't let people see

D F#m

That you're not hot enough for me

A Bm

Don't tell out family or our friends

D E

Say one word and this thing ends

F#m Esus4 E

It's true... 'cause I'm prettier than you

INTERLUDE:

A Asus2 A Asus2

- - - (x6)

VERSE 2:

A Am E

I'll take you on a special date, enjoy your company

A Am E

If someone we know passes by, just hide behind that tree

D F#m

I'll buy you lots of pretty things; jewellery and diamonds rings

D F#m E

Lingerie of red and black, and for your head... a paper sack

CHORUS 2:

A Bm

Well, we just can't let people see

D F#m

That you're not hot enough for me

A Bm

But I'll enjoy this - right or wrong

D E

...'Till someone better comes along

F#m Esus4 E

My boo... someone prettier than you

INTERLUDE:

A Asus2 A Asus2

- - - (x6)

VERSE 3/BRIDGE:

A Am E

I wish I weren't a shallow man, I wish that I cared not

A Am E

I wish I weren't so superficial, I wish you were more hot

D F#m

I should not be ashamed, you see; I love your p--ersonality...

D F#m E

What we have is good and true; for you've got me and... lucky you

CHORUS 3:

A Bm

Well, we just can't let people see

D F#m

That you're not hot enough for me

A Bm

So close your eyes and sing along

D E

At least I wrote you a Love Song

F#m Esus4 E

It too... is prettier than you

OUTRO:

A Asus2 A Asus2

- - - (x6)

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