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Girl Afraid

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[Intro]
Em     Am Bm C D
Em Em
Em     Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D
Em Em
Em     Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D
Em     Am Bm C D
Em     Bm7 D A
Em     Am Bm C D
Em
[Verse 1]
  Bm7Girl afraid where does his intentions lay?
Gmaj7Or does he C#m7even have anyG#m7?
[Chorus]
 AShe Bsaid C#mhe never really lEooks at meA  C#m  B  
I give hC#m7im every opportuEnityA  C#m  B  
In the rC#m7oom downstaiErs he sAat anC#md staBred
in the rC#m7oom downstaiErs he sAat anC#md staBred
I'll never mAmaj7ake that mistDake again
[Interlude]
   EmI'll neGmaj7ver   Cmaj7maaaaaDake Emthat mistake again
   EmI'll neGmaj7ver   Cmaj7maaaaaDake Emthat mistake again
Am Bm C D
Em     Bm7 D A
Em     Am Bm C D
Em
[Verse 2]
 Bm7Boy afraid Prudence never pays
Gmaj7And everything C#m7she wants costs moneyG#m7  
[Chorus]
ABut Bshe C#mdoesn't even Elike me!A  C#m  B  
And I C#m7know because she Esaid soA  C#m  B  
In the rC#m7oom downstaiErs she Asat aC#mnd stBared
in the rC#m7oom downstaiErs she Asat aC#mnd stBared
I'll never mAmaj7ake that mistDake againEm  

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Girl Afraid

by The Smiths

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gmaj7

Cmaj7

Bm7

C#m7

G#m7

C#m

Amaj7

[Intro]

Em Am Bm C D

Em Em

Em Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D

Em Em

Em Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D

Em Am Bm C D

Em Bm7 D A

Em Am Bm C D

[Verse 1]

Bm7

Girl afraid where does his intentions lay?

Gmaj7 C#m7 G#m7

Or does he even have any?

[Chorus]

A B C#m E A C#m B

She said he never really looks at me

C#m7 E A C#m B

I give him every opportunity

C#m7 E A C#m B

In the room downstairs he sat and stared

C#m7 E A C#m B

in the room downstairs he sat and stared

Amaj7 D

I'll never make that mistake again

[Interlude]

Em Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D Em

I'll never maaaaaake that mistake again

Em Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D Em

I'll never maaaaaake that mistake again

Am Bm C D

Em Bm7 D A

Em Am Bm C D

[Verse 2]

Bm7

Boy afraid Prudence never pays

Gmaj7 C#m7 G#m7

And everything she wants costs money

[Chorus]

A B C#m E A C#m B

But she doesn't even like me!

C#m7 E A C#m B

And I know because she said so

C#m7 E A C#m B

In the room downstairs she sat and stared

C#m7 E A C#m B

in the room downstairs she sat and stared

Amaj7 D Em

I'll never make that mistake again

About Girl Afraid Chords by The Smiths

Learn how to play Girl Afraid by The Smiths with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Girl Afraid chords”, “Girl Afraid guitar chords”, or “The Smiths Girl Afraid 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 Girl Afraid chords and for experienced players who want accurate Girl Afraid lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Am, Bm, C, D, Gmaj7.

FAQ — Girl Afraid by The Smiths

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What key is "Girl Afraid" in?

The chords for "Girl Afraid" show the original chord names (including Em, Am, Bm, C, D, Gmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.