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Lately

Stevie Wonder

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lately by Stevie Wonder in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Amaj7   F#m7   Dmaj7   Bm7 E

Verse
ALately, I Have Had The Strangest Feeling With NoF#m Vivid RBmeason Here To Find                         E​
BmYet The Thought Of Losing Bmmaj7You's Been Hanging  Bm7'Round EMy Mind         A  Amaj7        A  Amaj7​
AFar More Frequently You're Wearing Perfume With You SF#may No SpeciBmal Place To Go                                  E​
But WhBmen I Ask Will You BBmmaj7e Coming Back SooBm7n         E​
You Don't KnowAmaj7, Never Know         A7​

Hook
Well, I'mD6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremoniDm6tion Misses
C#mBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't Let F#7(sus4)Me Hide 'Cause   They        Bm7      C#m7​
  Bm7  AlC#m7  -  Ways    Dm7  StaErt   A  To    F#7(sus4)  Cry     Bm7    C#m7            'Cause - This
  TBm7ime C#m7  Could       Dm7MeanE  Goodbye

Verse
ALately I've Been Staring In The Mirror Very SF#mlowlBmy Picking Me Apart                   E​
BmTrying To Tell MyselfBmmaj7 I Have No ReaBm7son   WEith YouAr Amaj7Heart   A  Amaj7​
AJust The Other Night While You Were Sleeping           F#m​
I BmVaguely Heard You Whisper Someone's Name                 E​
But WheBmn I Ask You Of The Bmmaj7Thoughts You're Keeping      Bm7      E​
You Just Say NAmaj7othing's Changed       A7​

Hook
Well, I'mD6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremoniDm6tion Misses
C#mBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't Let F#7(sus4)Me Hide  'Cause   They       Bm7      C#m7​
   Bm7 Al C#m7 -   Ways    Dm7  StaErt   A   To   F#7(sus4)  Cry     Bm7    C#m7           'Cause - This
  TBm7ime C#m7 Could       Dm7MeanEm7  GoodF   Gm7 Bye  Am7     G#7(#11)   Goodbye...

Hook
Oh, I'mG6 A Man Of Many Wishes    I Hope My PreGm6monition Misses
F#m7But What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't B7(sus4)Let Me Hide 'Cause -  They   Em7    F#m7​
Em7   Al F#m7 -   WayGm7s      SAtart  D    TB7(sus4)o     CryEm7    F#m7                'Cause - This
 Em7 TimeF#m7    Could Gm7      MAean Good Bye

Outro
  Dmaj7   Bm7   Gmaj7   Em7 A
  Bmaj7
Also available in: Dbmaj7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Lately?

The chords for Lately are: Amaj7, F#m7, Dmaj7, Bm7, E, A, F#m, Bm, Bmmaj7, A7, D6, Dm6

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: Amaj7, F#m7, Dmaj7, Bm7, E, A, F#m, Bm, Bmmaj7, A7, D6, Dm6

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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