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Lately

Stevie Wonder

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Dmaj7   Bm7   Gmaj7   Em7 A

Verse
DLately, I Have Had The Strangest Feeling With NoBm Vivid EmReason Here To Find                        A​
EmYet The Thought Of Losing Emmaj7You's Been Hanging  Em7'Round AMy Mind         D  Dmaj7        D  Dmaj7​
DFar More Frequently You're Wearing Perfume With You SBmay No SpecEmial Place To Go                                 A​
But WhEmen I Ask Will You BEmmaj7e Coming Back SooEm7n         A​
You Don't KnowDmaj7, Never Know         D7​

Hook
Well, I'mG6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremoniGm6tion Misses
F#mBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't Let B7(sus4)Me Hide 'Cause   They       Em7      F#m7​
  Em7  AlF#m7  -  Ways    Gm7  StaArt   D  To    B7(sus4)  Cry    Em7    F#m7             'Cause - This
  TEm7ime F#m7  Could       Gm7MeanA  Goodbye

Verse
DLately I've Been Staring In The Mirror Very SBmlowEmly Picking Me Apart                  A​
EmTrying To Tell MyselfEmmaj7 I Have No ReaEm7son   WAith YouDr Dmaj7Heart   D  Dmaj7​
DJust The Other Night While You Were Sleeping           Bm​
I EmVaguely Heard You Whisper Someone's Name                 A​
But WheEmn I Ask You Of The Emmaj7Thoughts You're Keeping      Em7      A​
You Just Say NDmaj7othing's Changed       D7​

Hook
Well, I'mG6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremoniGm6tion Misses
F#mBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't Let B7(sus4)Me Hide  'Cause   They      Em7      F#m7​
   Em7 Al F#m7 -   Ways    Gm7  StaArt   D   To   B7(sus4)  Cry    Em7    F#m7            'Cause - This
  TEm7ime F#m7 Could       Gm7MeanAm7  GoodA#    Cm7Bye   Dm7     C#7(#11)  Goodbye...

Hook
Oh, I'mC6 A Man Of Many Wishes    I Hope My PreCm6monition Misses
Bm7But What I Really Feel My Eyes Won'tE7(sus4) Let Me Hide 'Cause -  They  Am7    Bm7​
Am7   Al Bm7 -   WaCm7ys      DStart G     E7(sus4)To     CrAm7y   Bm7                 'Cause - This
 Am7 TimeBm7    CouldCm7       DMean Good Bye

Outro
  Gmaj7   Em7   Cmaj7   Am7 D
  Emaj7
Also available in: Dbmaj7 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lately?

The chords for Lately are: Dmaj7, Bm7, Gmaj7, Em7, A, D, Bm, Em, Emmaj7, D7, G6, Gm6

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: Dmaj7, Bm7, Gmaj7, Em7, A, D, Bm, Em, Emmaj7, D7, G6, Gm6

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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