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Lately

Stevie Wonder

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lately by Stevie Wonder

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Dbmaj7   Bbm7   Gbmaj7   Ebm7 Ab

Verse
DbLately, I Have Had The Strangest Feeling With No BbmVivid ReEbmason Here To Find                           Ab​
EbmYet The Thought Of Losing YEbmmaj7ou's Been Hanging  'REbm7ound My AbMind             Db   Dbmaj7         Db   Dbmaj7​
DbFar More Frequently You're Wearing Perfume With You SaBbmy No SpeciaEbml Place To Go                                    Ab​
But WhEbmen I Ask Will You BeEbmmaj7 Coming Back Soon Ebm7           Ab​
You Don't KnowDbmaj7, Never Know          Db7​

Hook
Well, I'mGb6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremonitGbm6ion Misses
FmBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't LetBb7sus4 Me Hide 'Cause   They     Ebm7       Fm7​
  Ebm7  Al Fm7 -  Ways    Gbm7  StarAbt     DbTo      CBb7sus4ry      Ebm7     Fm7          'Cause - This
  TEbm7ime  Fm7 Could       Gbm7Mean Ab Goodbye

Verse
DbLately I've Been Staring In The Mirror Very SlBbmowlyEbm Picking Me Apart                     Ab​
EbmTrying To Tell Myself Ebmmaj7I Have No ReasoEbm7n   WithAb Your HeDbartDbmaj7         Db   Dbmaj7​
DbJust The Other Night While You Were Sleeping            Bbm​
I EbmVaguely Heard You Whisper Someone's Name                  Ab​
But WheEbmn I Ask You Of The TEbmmaj7houghts You're Keeping        Ebm7       Ab​
You Just Say NDbmaj7othing's Changed        Db7​

Hook
Well, I'mGb6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremonitGbm6ion Misses
FmBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't LetBb7sus4 Me Hide  'Cause   They    Ebm7       Fm7​
   Ebm7 Al  Fm7-   Ways    Gbm7  StarAbt     Db To     CBb7sus4ry      Ebm7     Fm7         'Cause - This
  TEbm7ime  Fm7Could       Gbm7Mean Abm7 Good  A  BBm7ye    C#m7      C7Goodbye...

Hook
Oh, I'mB6 A Man Of Many Wishes    I Hope My PreBm6monition Misses
Bbm7But What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't Eb7sus4Let Me Hide 'Cause -  They  Abm7     Bbm7​
Abm7   Al  Bbm7-   WaysBm7      StDbart    Gb  To  Eb7sus4   Cry  Abm7     Bbm7             'Cause - This
 Abm7 Time Bbm7   Could  Bm7     MeDban Good Bye

Outro
  Gbmaj7   Ebm7   Bmaj7   Abm7 Db
  Ebmaj7
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FAQ

What are the chords for Lately?

The chords for Lately are: Dbmaj7, Bbm7, Gbmaj7, Ebm7, Ab, Db, Bbm, Ebm, Ebmmaj7, Db7, Gb6, Gbm6

What is the original key of Lately?

The original key is Dbmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Lately?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Lately in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Lately be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Lately on ukulele?

Chord Lately can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Lately?

Lately uses 12 chords: Dbmaj7, Bbm7, Gbmaj7, Ebm7, Ab, Db, Bbm, Ebm, Ebmmaj7, Db7, Gb6, Gbm6

What is the easiest way to play Lately?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Lately released in?

Lately was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lately?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lately to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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