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Hot N Cold

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[Verse]
DYou change your mAind
Like a gEmirl changes cloGthes
Yeah Dyou, PAMS
Like a biEmtch
I would kGnow
And yDou over thAink
Always spEmeak
CrypGticly
I should kDnow
That yAou're no good for EmmeG  
[Chorus]
Cause you're hDot then you're cold
You're yAes then you're no
You're iEmn then you're out
You're uGp then you're down
You're Dwrong when it's right
It's Ablack and it's white
We Emfight, we break up
We Gkiss, we make up
(you) DYou don't really want to stAay, no
(but you) EmBut you don't really want to Ggo-o
You're Dhot then you're cold
You're Ayes then you're no
You're Emin and you're out
You're Gup and you're down
[Instrumental]
D     A     Em     G
[Verse]
DWe used to bAe
Just like tEmwins
So in sGync
The sDame enerAgy
Now's a dEmead batteGry
Used to Dlaugh bout noAthing
Now your Emplain borGing
I should kDnow that
YAou're not gonna cEmhangeG  
[Chorus]
Cause you're hDot then you're cold
You're yAes then you're no
You're iEmn then you're out
You're uGp then you're down
You're Dwrong when it's right
It's Ablack and it's white
We Emfight, we break up
We Gkiss, we make up
(you) DYou don't really want to stAay, no
(but you) EmBut you don't really want to Ggo-o
You're Dhot then you're cold
You're Ayes then you're no
You're Emin and you're out
You're Gup and you're down
[Instrumental]
Bm     G     D     A
Bm     G     D     A
[Bridge]
BmSomeone caGll the doctor
DGot a casAe of a love bi-polar
BmStuck on a rGoller coaster
DCan't get off thAis ride
(STRUM SLOW OR PLUCK CHORDS)
DYou change your miAnd
Like a gEmirl changes cloGthes
[Chorus]
Cause you're hDot then you're cold
You're yAes then you're no
You're iEmn then you're out
You're uGp then you're down
You're Dwrong when it's right
It's Ablack and it's white
We Emfight, we break up
We Gkiss, we make up
(you) DYou don't really want to stAay, no
(but you) EmBut you don't really want to Ggo-o
You're Dhot then you're cold
You're Ayes then you're no
You're Emin and you're out
You're Gup and you're down
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The story behind the song

This song delves into the frustrations of an unstable romantic relationship, specifically focusing on a partner's unpredictable mood swings. The lyrics describe the feeling of constantly being on edge, as one moment everything is fine, and the next, it's completely different. It captures the whiplash of emotions when dealing with someone who frequently changes their mind and disposition. Playing this song channels the energy of that emotional rollercoaster, from confusion to exasperation.

AI-written from these sources:Hot n Cold — Wikipedia ↗Katy Perry — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Hot N Cold

by Katy Perry

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse]

D A

You change your mind

Em G

Like a girl changes clothes

D A

Yeah you, PMS

Like a bitch

I would know

D A

And you over think

Always speak

Crypticly

I should know

A Em G

That you're no good for me

[Chorus]

Cause you're hot then you're cold

You're yes then you're no

You're in then you're out

You're up then you're down

You're wrong when it's right

It's black and it's white

We fight, we break up

We kiss, we make up

D A

(you) You don't really want to stay, no

Em G

(but you) But you don't really want to go-o

You're hot then you're cold

You're yes then you're no

You're in and you're out

You're up and you're down

[Instrumental]

D A Em G

[Verse]

D A

We used to be

Just like twins

So in sync

D A

The same energy

Em G

Now's a dead battery

D A

Used to laugh bout nothing

Em G

Now your plain boring

I should know that

A Em G

You're not gonna change

[Chorus]

Cause you're hot then you're cold

You're yes then you're no

You're in then you're out

You're up then you're down

You're wrong when it's right

It's black and it's white

We fight, we break up

We kiss, we make up

D A

(you) You don't really want to stay, no

Em G

(but you) But you don't really want to go-o

You're hot then you're cold

You're yes then you're no

You're in and you're out

You're up and you're down

[Instrumental]

Bm G D A

[Bridge]

Bm G

Someone call the doctor

D A

Got a case of a love bi-polar

Bm G

Stuck on a roller coaster

D A

Can't get off this ride

(STRUM SLOW OR PLUCK CHORDS)

D A

You change your mind

Em G

Like a girl changes clothes

[Chorus]

Cause you're hot then you're cold

You're yes then you're no

You're in then you're out

You're up then you're down

You're wrong when it's right

It's black and it's white

We fight, we break up

We kiss, we make up

D A

(you) You don't really want to stay, no

Em G

(but you) But you don't really want to go-o

You're hot then you're cold

You're yes then you're no

You're in and you're out

You're up and you're down

About Hot N Cold Chords by Katy Perry

Learn how to play Hot N Cold by Katy Perry with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hot N Cold chords”, “Hot N Cold guitar chords”, or “Katy Perry Hot N Cold 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 Hot N Cold chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hot N Cold lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, Em, G, Bm.

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