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Lately

Stevie Wonder

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Emaj7   C#m7   Amaj7   F#m7 B

Verse
ELately, I Have Had The Strangest Feeling With NoC#m Vivid RF#meason Here To Find                          B​
F#mYet The Thought Of Losing YF#mmaj7ou's Been Hanging  'RF#m7ound My BMind            E  Emaj7        E  Emaj7​
EFar More Frequently You're Wearing Perfume With You SC#may No SpeciF#mal Place To Go                                   B​
But WhF#men I Ask Will You BeF#mmaj7 Coming Back Soon F#m7           B​
You Don't KnowEmaj7, Never Know         E7​

Hook
Well, I'mA6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremoniAm6tion Misses
G#mBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't Let C#7(sus4)Me Hide 'Cause   They        F#m7       G#m7​
  F#m7  Al G#m7 -  Ways     Am7 StarBt    E To     C#7(sus4) Cry      F#m7     G#m7          'Cause - This
  TF#m7ime  G#m7 Could       MAm7ean B Goodbye

Verse
ELately I've Been Staring In The Mirror Very SC#mlowlF#my Picking Me Apart                    B​
F#mTrying To Tell Myself F#mmaj7I Have No ReasoF#m7n   WithB Your HEeaEmaj7rt      E  Emaj7​
EJust The Other Night While You Were Sleeping           C#m​
I F#mVaguely Heard You Whisper Someone's Name                  B​
But WheF#mn I Ask You Of The TF#mmaj7houghts You're Keeping        F#m7       B​
You Just Say NEmaj7othing's Changed       E7​

Hook
Well, I'mA6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremoniAm6tion Misses
G#mBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't Let C#7(sus4)Me Hide  'Cause   They       F#m7       G#m7​
   F#m7 Al  G#m7-   Ways     Am7 StarBt    E  To    C#7(sus4) Cry      F#m7     G#m7         'Cause - This
  TF#m7ime  G#m7Could       MAm7ean Bm7 Good C   Dm7Bye   Em7     D#7(#11)  Goodbye...

Hook
Oh, I'mD6 A Man Of Many Wishes    I Hope My PreDm6monition Misses
C#m7But What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't F#7(sus4)Let Me Hide 'Cause -  They    Bm7    C#m7​
Bm7   Al C#m7 -   WayDm7s      SEtart  A    TF#7(sus4)o     Cry Bm7    C#m7               'Cause - This
 Bm7 TimeC#m7    Could Dm7      MEean Good Bye

Outro
  Amaj7   F#m7   Dmaj7   Bm7 E
  F#maj7
Also available in: Dbmaj7 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lately?

The chords for Lately are: Emaj7, C#m7, Amaj7, F#m7, B, E, C#m, F#m, F#mmaj7, E7, A6, Am6

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: Emaj7, C#m7, Amaj7, F#m7, B, E, C#m, F#m, F#mmaj7, E7, A6, Am6

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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