Madonna - Words

Capo: 1st fret

[Intro]
Bb/C Gm Fm
(freely)

| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |

[Chorus]
Gm F
Words, they cut like a knife
Gm
Cut into my life
F Gm
I don’t want to hear your words
F
They always attack
Gm
Please take them all back
F Gm
If they’re yours I don’t want anymore

[Verse]
| Gm | Gm F | Gm |
You think you’re so smart
F Gm
You try to manipulate me
F Gm F
You try to humiliate with your words
Gm F Gm
You think you’re so chic
F Gm
You write me beautiful letters
F Gm F
You think you’re so much better than me

[Pre-Chorus]
Gm F
But your actions speak louder than words
Gm F
And they’re only words, unless they’re true
Gm F
Your actions speak louder than promises
Gm F
You’re inclined to make and inclined to break

[Chorus]
Gm F
Words, they cut like a knife
Gm
Cut into my life
F Gm
I don’t want to hear your words
F
They always attack
Gm
Please take them all back
F Gm
If they’re yours I don’t want anymore

[Verse]
| Gm | Gm F Gm
You think you’re so shrewd
F Gm
You try to bring me low
F Gm F
You try to gain control with your words

[Pre-Chorus]
Gm F
But your actions speak louder than words
Gm F
And they’re only words, unless they’re true
Gm F
Your actions speak louder than promises
Gm F
You’re inclined to make and inclined to break

[Chorus]
Gm F
Words, they cut like a knife
Gm
Cut into my life
F Gm
I don’t want to hear your words
F
They always attack
Gm
Please take them all back
F Gm
If they’re yours I don’t want anymore

[Middle 8]
C Dsus4
Friends they tried to warn me about you
F C/E
He has good manners, he’s so romantic
G
But he’ll only make you blue
| F | C/E Dsus4
How can I explain to them, how could they know?
| F | C/E Dsus4
I’m in love with your words, your words

[Interlude]
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |

[Verse]
| Gm | Gm F Gm
You think you’re so sly
F Gm
I caught you at your game
F Gm F
You will not bring me shame with your words

[Pre-Chorus]
Gm F
But your actions speak louder than words
Gm F
And they’re only words, unless they’re true
Gm F
Your actions speak louder than promises
Gm F
You’re inclined to make and inclined to break

[Chorus]
Gm F
Words, they cut like a knife
Gm
Cut into my life
F Gm
I don’t want to hear your words
F
They always attack
Gm
Please take them all back
F Gm
If they’re yours I don’t want anymore

[Link]
Gm F Gm F
Too much blinding light
Gm F Gm F
Your touch, I’ve grown tired

[Outro]
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
Of your words, words
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
Words, words
A linguistic form that can meaningfully be spoken in isolation, conversation,
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
Expression, a promise, a sigh
In short, a lie
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
A message from heaven, a signal from hell, I give you my word I’ll never tell
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
Words, words
Language that is used in anger, personal feelings signalling danger
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
Words, words
A brief remark, an utterance, information (I’ve grown tired of your words)
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F |
Don’t mince words, don’t be evasive, speak your mind, be persuasive
| Gm | Gm F | Gm | Gm F | N.C.
A pledge, a commitment, communication, words
(break)