Key: B
Introduction: A#
Cm Eb
I could hear the couple fighting right next door
F Eb
Their angry words sound clear through these thin walls
Cm Eb
Around midnight I hear him shout, "Unfaithful one!"
F Eb Cm
And I knew right then the axe was gonna fall
A#
It's because of me
Cm
It's because of me
Cm Eb
I heard him shout, "Who is he?"
F Eb
She mumbled low
Cm Eb
He said, "Bady don't you lie to me no more!"
And I'm listening through these thin walls in silent shame
F Eb Cm
As she called out my name I was right next door
A#
It's because of me
It's because of me
G# A# Cm
Oh, she was right next door and I'm such a strong persuader
G# A# Cm
She was just another notch on my guitar
G# A# Cm
She's gonna lose the man that really loves her
G# A# Cm
In the silence I could hear their broken hearts
SOLO
Cm Eb
At daybreak I heard him pack and say, "Good bye!"
F Eb
I could hear him slam the door and walk away
Cm Eb
Right next door I hear that woman start to cry
F Eb Cm
I should go to her, but what would I say?
A#
It's because of me
It's because of me
G# A# Cm
Oh, she was right next door and I'm such a strong persuader
G# A# Cm
She was just another notch on my guitar
G# A# Cm
She's gonna lose the man that really loves her
G# A# Cm
In the silence I could hear their breaking hearts
G# A# Cm
OH, she was right next door and I'm such a strong persuader, yeah!
G# A# Cm
She was just another notch on my guitar
G# A# Cm
She's gonna lose the man that really loves her
G# A# Cm
In the silence I could hear their breaking hearts
OUTRO
A# Cm
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +