Rome Wasnt Built In A Day Chords
by Nick Lowe
Rome Wasnt Built In A Day by Nick Lowe is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, G, Bm and A. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro
D
verse 1
D
You don't know it but I've made my mind up
D
You'll wind up in my arms
D
First I have to break down your resistance
G
to my charms, Yes darling
G
I know it won't be easy
Bm
But I won't rest until I find a way
G A D
Everybody knows Rome wasn't built in a day
verse 2
D
How I'll make it happen I'm not certain
D
I'm working on a plan
D
And when I get it tight you'll believe
G
I'm your man
D
You don't know it yet but you'll surrender
Bm
When I make my play
G A D
But everybody knows that Rome wasn't built in a day
verse 3
G
I'll offer you protection, 24-hour loving affection
Bm
But it'll take time to make it right
G
Just look at what the Pharaoh did, When he built his pyramid
A
Everybody knows that didn't spring up over night
D
There'll be a celebration
Bm
And a silver band will play
G A D
But everybody knows that Rome wasn't built in a day
G A D
Rome wasn't built in a day