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Magic Chords Lyrics

You're talking too loud
Won't you walk over, whisper,
motion hands or bat a lash?
You gotta see there's too many eyes.
You're walking too fast.
Why the hurry? Let me pace myself.
No need to run a lap.
You gotta lead.
You gotta lead.

You got to lose. You got to lose.
You got to lose sometime.
You got to lose. You got to lose.
You got to lose sometime.

Hear what I say
When you waltz over, whistle
and you try to have your way.
You got to see you felt the same.
You come in today with a hop in your step
You kind of marvel at yourself.
You gotta breathe.
You gotta breathe.

You got to lose. You got to lose.
You got to lose sometime.
You got to lose. You got to lose.
You got to lose sometime.

Cowardice.
You felt it yourself.
You're telling lies.
You said too much.

You got nothing to lose, nothing to lose
Nothing to lose this time.
You got nothing to lose, nothing to lose
Nothing to lose this time.
You got nothing to lose, nothing to lose
Nothing to lose...
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Submitted by
thewronggirl On Jan 23, 2012
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Cover art for Magic Chords lyrics by Sharon Van Etten

This song really came to life for me when I saw it performed live. Now it is a favorite for me off of this great album. I haven't attempted to break down the progression, but I'd guess that the title references a I, V, VI, IV structure to the song itself.

Interesting piece on magic chords here - http://www.easyeartraining.com/2011/01/26/four-chords-and-the-truth/

 
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