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Careless Whisper

"Careless Whisper" is a classic pop ballad by British singer-songwriter George Michael, released in 1984 as a single from his debut solo album, "Make It Big." The song features Michael's soulful vocals and a memorable saxophone riff, creating a smooth and melodic sound that became instantly recognizable. "Careless Whisper" is known for its romantic lyrics, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and regret. The song's timeless appeal and catchy melody have made it a favorite among fans of '80s music, earning it a permanent place in pop culture. "Careless Whisper" remains one of George Michael's most beloved and enduring songs, continuing to captivate audiences with its heartfelt emotion and infectious groove.
Careless Whisper - George Michael

E
D a f
E
D a f
C a# f d
C a# f d
a# a f d a#1
a#1 a1 a#1 c d e f g a
a#1 a1 f1 d a#1
a#1 a1 a#1 c d e f g a

a a , g , f , d
I feel so unsure
d d a , a# , g
As I take your hand
d f d a g f e
And lead you to the dance floor
d e f g a
As the music dies
d e f d c a#
Something in your eyes
a a# a a# a a# a
Calls to mind a silver screen
f a g f e d
And all those sad goodbyes

f f e e e e d d
I'm never gonna dance again
f d f d g f e d
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
d f f e e d d
Though it's easy to pretend
d e e e c d c
I know your not a fool
c f f f f e e e d d
Should've known better than to cheat a friend
d f d f d g f e d
And waste the chance that i've been given
d f f f e e e d d
So i'm never gonna dance again
d e e d e , f e
The way I danced with you
d c c a#
Oh oh

d a c d a g f
time could never mend
f e e d
the careless whisper
a g f e
of a good friend
d e f g a ( D E F G A )
to the heart and mind
d e f d c a#
Ignorance is kind
a a# a a# a a# a
There's no confort in the truth
a g f e d
pain is all you'll find

f f e e e e d d
I'm never gonna dance again
f d f d g f e d
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
f f f e e d d
Though it's easy to pretend
e e e d c
I know you're not a fool
c f f f f e e e d d
I Should've known better than to cheat a friend
f d f d g f e d
And waste the chance that I've been given
f f f e e e e d d
So i'm never gonna dance again
d e e f g f a g
The way I danced with you

E
D a f
E
D a f
C a# f d
C a# f d
a# a f d a#1
a#1 a1 a#1 c d e f g a
a#1 a1 f1 d a#1
a#1 a1 a#1 c d e f g a

f a g g f g# g f d
Tonight the music seems so loud
d g# g g f g# g f d
I wish that we could lose this crowd
f f g f f f f
Maybe it's been better this way
f e d e d e d e d e f g
we'd hurt each other with things we'd want to say
d g# g g f g f f d
We could have been so good together
d g# g g f g f f d
We could have lived this dance forever
d D C a# a# C a# a a# a
But now who's gonna dance with me?
g# g g f d
Please stay

f f e e e e d d
And I'm never gonna dance again
f d f d g f e d
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
d f f e e d d
Though it's easy to pretend
d e e e c d c
I know you're not a fool
c f f f f e e e d d
Should've known better than to cheat a friend
d f d f d g f e d
And waste the chance that I've been given
f f f e e e d d
So I never gonna dance again
d e e f g f a g
The way I danced with you

E
D a f
E
D a f
C a# f d
C a# f d
a# a f d a#1
a#1 a1 a#1 c d e f g a
a#1 a1 f1 d a#1
a#1 a1 a#1 c d e f g a