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Lately

Stevie Wonder

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Gmaj7   Em7   Cmaj7   Am7 D

Verse
GLately, I Have Had The Strangest Feeling With NoEm Vivid AmReason Here To Find                        D​
AmYet The Thought Of Losing Ammaj7You's Been Hanging  Am7'Round DMy Mind         G  Gmaj7        G  Gmaj7​
GFar More Frequently You're Wearing Perfume With You SEmay No SpecAmial Place To Go                                 D​
But WhAmen I Ask Will You BAmmaj7e Coming Back SooAm7n         D​
You Don't KnowGmaj7, Never Know         G7​

Hook
Well, I'mC6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremoniCm6tion Misses
BmBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't LetE7(sus4) Me Hide 'Cause   They      Am7      Bm7​
  Am7  AlBm7  -  Ways   Cm7   StDart  G   To   E7(sus4)   Cry   Am7    Bm7              'Cause - This
  TAm7ime Bm7  Could      Cm7 MeaDn  Goodbye

Verse
GLately I've Been Staring In The Mirror Very SEmlowAmly Picking Me Apart                  D​
AmTrying To Tell MyselfAmmaj7 I Have No ReaAm7son   WDith YouGr Gmaj7Heart   G  Gmaj7​
GJust The Other Night While You Were Sleeping           Em​
I AmVaguely Heard You Whisper Someone's Name                 D​
But WheAmn I Ask You Of The Ammaj7Thoughts You're Keeping      Am7      D​
You Just Say NGmaj7othing's Changed       G7​

Hook
Well, I'mC6 A Man Of Many Wishes Hope My PremoniCm6tion Misses
BmBut What I Really Feel My Eyes Won't LetE7(sus4) Me Hide  'Cause   They     Am7      Bm7​
   Am7 Al Bm7 -   Ways   Cm7   StDart  G    To  E7(sus4)   Cry   Am7    Bm7             'Cause - This
  TAm7ime Bm7 Could      Cm7 MeaDm7n  GooD#d   Fm7 Bye  Gm7     F#7(#11)   Goodbye...

Hook
Oh, I'mF6 A Man Of Many Wishes    I Hope My PreFm6monition Misses
Em7But What I Really Feel My Eyes Won'tA7(sus4) Let Me Hide 'Cause -  They  Dm7    Em7​
Dm7   Al Em7 -   WaFm7ys      GStart C     A7(sus4)To     CrDm7y   Em7                 'Cause - This
 Dm7 TimeEm7    CouldFm7       GMean Good Bye

Outro
  Cmaj7   Am7   Fmaj7   Dm7 G
  Amaj7
Also available in: Dbmaj7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lately?

The chords for Lately are: Gmaj7, Em7, Cmaj7, Am7, D, G, Em, Am, Ammaj7, G7, C6, Cm6

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: Gmaj7, Em7, Cmaj7, Am7, D, G, Em, Am, Ammaj7, G7, C6, Cm6

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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