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Lately

Stevie Wonder

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Cmaj7   Am7   Fmaj7   Dm7 G

Verse
CLately, I Have Had The Strangest Feeling With NoAm Vivid DmReason Here To Find                        G​
DmYet The Thought Of Losing Dmmaj7You's Been Hanging  Dm7'Round GMy Mind         C  Cmaj7        C  Cmaj7​
CFar More Frequently You're Wearing Perfume With You SAmay No SpecDmial Place To Go                                 G​
But WhDmen I Ask Will You BDmmaj7e Coming Back SooDm7n         G​
You Don't KnowCmaj7, Never Know         C7​

Hook
Well, I'mF6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremoniFm6tion Misses
EmBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't LetA7(sus4) Me Hide 'Cause   They      Dm7      Em7​
  Dm7  AlEm7  -  Ways   Fm7   StGart  C   To   A7(sus4)   Cry   Dm7    Em7              'Cause - This
  TDm7ime Em7  Could      Fm7 MeaGn  Goodbye

Verse
CLately I've Been Staring In The Mirror Very SAmlowDmly Picking Me Apart                  G​
DmTrying To Tell MyselfDmmaj7 I Have No ReaDm7son   WGith YouCr Cmaj7Heart   C  Cmaj7​
CJust The Other Night While You Were Sleeping           Am​
I DmVaguely Heard You Whisper Someone's Name                 G​
But WheDmn I Ask You Of The Dmmaj7Thoughts You're Keeping      Dm7      G​
You Just Say NCmaj7othing's Changed       C7​

Hook
Well, I'mF6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremoniFm6tion Misses
EmBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't LetA7(sus4) Me Hide  'Cause   They     Dm7      Em7​
   Dm7 Al Em7 -   Ways   Fm7   StGart  C    To  A7(sus4)   Cry   Dm7    Em7             'Cause - This
  TDm7ime Em7 Could      Fm7 MeaGm7n  GooG#d   A#m7 Bye   Cm7     B7(#11)  Goodbye...

Hook
Oh, I'mA#6 A Man Of Many Wishes    I Hope My PremA#m6onition Misses
Am7But What I Really Feel My Eyes Won'tD7(sus4) Let Me Hide 'Cause -  They  Gm7    Am7​
Gm7   Al Am7 -   WaA#m7ys      SCtart  F    TD7(sus4)o     CryGm7    Am7                'Cause - This
 Gm7 TimeAm7    CouldA#m7       MCean Good Bye

Outro
  Fmaj7   Dm7   A#maj7   Gm7 C
  Dmaj7
Also available in: Dbmaj7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lately?

The chords for Lately are: Cmaj7, Am7, Fmaj7, Dm7, G, C, Am, Dm, Dmmaj7, C7, F6, Fm6

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: Cmaj7, Am7, Fmaj7, Dm7, G, C, Am, Dm, Dmmaj7, C7, F6, Fm6

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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