You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth - Meat Loaf

You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth Meat Loaf

The original Meat Loaf version is a rock anthem known for its dramatic vocal delivery and dynamic energy. This ChordPro arrangement adapts it for acoustic guitar, making it suitable for solo playing or singalongs.

Chord Progression and Transitions

Start by familiarizing yourself with the chords: G, F#, C, Cmaj7, D, F, Am, Em. Most are open chords, except F# (barre) and F (mini-barre or full barre). If F# is difficult, try playing just the top four strings as a simplified version._

Strumming Pattern Tips

A steady down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) pattern works well throughout, matching the song’s upbeat feel. For the intro and choruses, strum more energetically. During verses, you can soften the strumming for contrast._

Transitions and Techniques

Pay close attention to transitions between G and C, and C to Cmaj7. To play Cmaj7, simply lift your index finger from standard C. For F#, slide from F (barre at 1st fret) up two frets. Practice moving from Am to C and D smoothly, as these changes occur frequently._

Additional Tips for Beginners

**- Play the spoken intro quietly or skip it when playing solo.

Practice the intro progression slowly to get used to the F# change.
If barre chords are too hard, substitute F and F# with easy versions (e.g., xx3211 for F, xx4322 for F#).
Use a capo if the original key is too high or low for your voice._**

With practice, this song becomes a fun and satisfying piece for beginner guitarists.

Cmaj7

Spoken Intro

On a hot summer night, would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?

Will he offer me his mouth? Yes.

Will he offer me his teeth? Yes.

Will he offer me his jaws? Yes.

Will he offer me his hunger? Yes.

Again, will he offer me his hunger? Yes.

And will he starve without me? Yes.

And does he love me? Yes. Yes.

On a hot summer night, would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?

Yes. I bet you to say that to all the boys.

Intro

G F# C C Cmaj⁷ D

Verse 1

It was aG hot summer night and aC beach was burning, there wasG fog crawling over theC sand.

Oh when IG listen to your heart I hear theC whole world turning.

IF see the shooting stars fallingAm through yourC tremD blingG hands.

Verse 2

While you were lickin' your lips andC lipstick shining I wasG dying just to ask for aC taste.

Oh we wereG lyin' together in aC silver lining

By theF light of the moon you know there'sAm not anotherC moment,

Am Not anotherC moment, not anotherD moment toG waste.

Pre-Chorus

Oh will youAm hold me soG close and myF knees growG weak, but myAm soul is flyin' high aC bove theG ground.

I'mAm trying toG speak but noF matter what IG do, IEm just can't seem to make anyD sound.

Chorus

And then youC took the words right out of myG mouth.

Oh itF must have been while you wereG kissin' me.

YouC took the words right out of myG mouth.

Oh and IAm swear it'sC true I wasEm just about to say IC love you.Em LoveD you.

Verse 3

Now myG body is shakin' like aC wave on the water and IG guess that I'm beginning toC grin.

Oh we'reG finally alone and we canC do what we want to

Oh theF night is young and ain'tAm no one gonnaC know where-ya

Am No one gonnaC know where-ya, no one'sD gonna know where you'veG been.

Verse 4

While you were lickin' your lips andC lipstick shinin' I wasG dying just to ask for aC taste.

Oh we wereG lying together in aC silver lining

By theF light of the moon you know there'sAm not anotherC momentD toG waste.

Chorus

And then youC took the words right out of myG mouth.

Oh itF must have been while you wereG kissin' me.

YouC took the words right out of myG mouth.

Oh and IAm swear it'sC true I wasEm just about to say IC love you.Em LoveD you.

Outro

And then youG took the words right out of myC mouth.

Oh youG took the words right out of myC mouth.

YouG took the words right out of myC mouth.

Whoa youG took the words right out of myC mouth.

Oh youG took the words right out of myC mouth.

WhoaG whoa yeah yeah yeah.C

Whoa youG took the words right out of myC mouth.

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