Victim of love (1987)    (midi)

 

    G - C - G - C

 

             G

I don't wanna look like some kind of fool,

             C

I don't wanna break my heart over you.

       A                                C

I'm building a wall, every day it's getting higher,

      Em                      C                G

this time I won't end up another victim of love.

 

             G                                             C

1. You say that I could show some emotion,

                                          G                  C

    that I've been keeping secrets from you,

                    A                                  D

    but I can see through all your sweet talk,

           Em                                C

    and all of your affection untrue.

                      G                                A

    I'm gonna find you out, if you scream and I shout,

                        C                         D

    you won't break down my protection.       + CHORUS

 

                      G                                      C

2. I'm gonna lock up what I'm feeling inside,

                                         G                      C

    ain't no way you can break down the door,

                       A                              D

    'cause this time I've learned my lesson,

                  Em                                C

    you can take this declaration of war.

       G                                         A

    Step right back, put on your coat and your hat,

                   C                    D

    gonna avoid all complications.      + CHORUS   

 

+   G - F - C - D - D7       + G - C - G - C     + CHORUS (2x) ....

 

(orig. = capo 2nd; midi = capo 5th)    (Erasure)