[Intro]
G Am Fmaj7 G Am Fmaj7
[Verse 1]
G Am Fmaj7
It’s hard to know just how it happens
G Am
You start out fine
Fmaj7
You’re both laughing
G Am Fmaj7
But somehow somewhere something changes
G Am Fmaj7
You find you’re sitting there like strangers
[Chorus]
G Am
I’ve been the stayer
Fmaj7
I’ve been the leaver
G Am
The guilty betrayer
Fmaj7
The broken believer
G Am Fmaj7
I’ve walked out and I’ve walked the floor
Fmaj7
Been on both sides of that door
G Am Fmaj7
When love ain’t love no more
G Am Fmaj7
When love ain’t love no more
[Verse 2]
G Am Fmaj7
Somebody’s sorry, somebody’s crying
G Am Fmaj7
Somebody found out somebody’s lying
G Am Fmaj7
Somebody says, “Please,” somebody says, “No”
G Am Fmaj7
Somebody hangs on, somebody lets go
[Chorus]
G Am
I’ve been the stayer
Fmaj7
I’ve been the leaver
G Am
The guilty betrayer
Fmaj7
The broken believer
G Am Fmaj7
I’ve walked out and I’ve walked the floor
Fmaj7
Been on both sides of that door
G Am Fmaj7
When love ain’t love no more
G Am Fmaj7
When love ain’t love no more
[Outro]
G
When love ain’t love no more
Am Fmaj7
(When it ain’t like before, but there ain’t no because)
G
When love ain’t love no more
Am Fmaj7
(It just is what it is, when it ain’t what it was)
G
When love ain’t love no more
Am Fmaj7
(When it ain’t like before, but there ain’t no because)
G
Love ain’t love no more
Am Fmaj7
(It just is what it is, when it ain’t what it was)
To play "When Love Ain't Love" by Charles Esten on the guitar,
you will delve into a poignant exploration of the complexities of love,
expressed through the tender melding of chords that underscore the
song's emotional depth. This track uses a simple yet evocative chord
progression in the key of Am, primarily utilizing G, Am, and Fmaj7
chords to convey its message.
Chords and Progression:
Key: Am
Chords: G, Am, Fmaj7
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
BPM: 120
Strumming Pattern: A suggested strumming pattern for this song is
DU DU DU DU (D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke).
Playing Tips:
Emotion and Dynamics: The emotional weight of the song calls for a sensitive
approach to dynamics. Let the strumming intensity follow the lyrical content,
building up in moments of intensity and pulling back when the mood becomes
introspective.
Chord Transitions: Pay close attention to the transitions between the chords,
ensuring they're smooth and maintain the song's flowing narrative.
Feel the Song: Beyond the technical aspects of playing, immerse yourself in
the song's story and emotions. This will help in delivering a more heartfelt and
genuine performance.
This song offers guitarists an excellent opportunity to practice conveying complex
emotions through simple chord progressions and dynamics. It's a beautiful piece
for both personal reflection and sharing with listeners.