INTRO Cm7 (4 times)
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I can hear the couple fighting right next door
Dm7 Cm7 Bb Cm
Their angry words sound clear through these thin walls.
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Around midnight I heard 'im shout "Unfaithful one"
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And I knew right then the axe was gonna fall.
Bb Cm (arp.)
It's because of me It's because of me
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I heard him shout "Who is he", she mumbled low
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He said "Baby, don't you lie to me no more"
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And I'm listening through these thin walls in silent shame
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As she called out my name I was right next door
Bb Cm (arp)
It's because of me It's because of me
Bb Cm (arp.)
Because of me It's because of me
CHORUS
Ab Bb Cm
Oh, she was right next door and I'm such a strong persuader
Ab Bb Cm
She was just another notch on my guitar
Ab Bb Cm
She's gonna lose the man that really loves her
Ab Bb Cm Cm7 Cm Bb Ab G
In the silence I can hear their breaking hearts -Oh Wo oh oh
SOLO (chords over chorus)
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At daybreak I can hear him pack, say goodbye.
Dm7 Cm7 Bb Cm
I can hear him slam the door and walk away
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Right next door I can hear that woman start to cry
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I should go to her, but what would I say
Bb Cm (arp.)
It's because of me It's because of me
Bb Cm (arp.)
Because of me Young heart
Repeat Chorus 2X then instrumental over chorus.
Cm7 fading out