Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve?) by The Buzzcocks | Lyrics with Guitar Chords

The raw energy of punk rock and the intricate emotions of love collide in The Buzzcocks’ classic, “Ever Fallen in Love?” This iconic 1978 track, sparked by a line from the film “Guys and Dolls,” encapsulates the potent blend of fast-paced punk guitar riffs and deeply emotive lyrics. For guitarists, this song is a lesson in how powerful, straightforward chord progressions and rhythms can drive a song’s message straight to the heart. Its resonance across genres is evident, with numerous artists spanning from the soulful Fine Young Cannibals to modern rock’s Pete Yorn offering their own renditions. As you strum and pick your way through “Ever Fallen in Love?” remember that punk isn’t just about aggression—it’s about channeling intense emotions through concise musical expressions. Embrace the song’s timeless spirit, and let your guitar echo the universal pangs of love, punk-style!

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Key of the Song:

The original key of Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve?) by The Buzzcocks is in E major.

Guitar Chords for Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve?) by The Buzzcocks

As with many songs, the key to learning this quickly is knowing these shapes ahead of time. If you’re an absolute beginner, you may struggle playing this or any song without memorizing the fingerings for these chords. So take your time trying to play this one, and you’ll quickly learn some of the nuances of this song after you’ve got the shapes down. 

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Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve?) by The Buzzcocks – Lyrics with Chords

This song has two guitars and they are most distinguishable during the
following riff which is characteristic of the song. The riff should be
accompanied by muted strums of an E chord on the second guitar.
 
e|--------------------2--0----------------------|
B|------2--0-----0-0----------------------------|
G|--1-------------------------------------------|
D|----2-----------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------|

[Intro]
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C#m B C#m B {riff}{riff}
 
 
[Verse 1]
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    C#m                      B
You spurn my natural emotions
    C#m
You make me feel I'm dirt 
        E {riff}
And I'm hurt
    C#m                   B
And if I start a commotion
    C#m
I run the risk of losing you
           E {riff}
And that's worse
 
 
[Chorus]
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     C#m                 B
Ever fallen in love with someone
               C#m
Ever fallen in love
             B
In love with someone
               D
Ever fallen in love
             A
In love with someone,
                             B        E B B B E B
You shouldn't have fallen in love with
 
 
[Verse 2]
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  C#m                        B
I can't see much of a future
  C#m
Unless we find out what's to blame
       E {riff}
What a shame
       C#m                          B
And we won't be together much longer
  C#m                                 E {riff}
Unless we realize that we are the same
 
 
{Chorus}
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     C#m                 B
Ever fallen in love with someone
               C#m
Ever fallen in love
             B
In love with someone
               D
Ever fallen in love
             A
In love with someone,
                             B        E B B B E B
You shouldn't have fallen in love with
 
 
[Verse 3]
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    C#m                      B
You disturb my natural emotions
    C#m
You make me feel I'm dirt 
        E {riff}
And I'm hurt
    C#m                   B
And if I start a commotion
    C#m
I'll only end up losing you
           E {riff}
And that's worse
 
 
[Chorus] (x2)
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     C#m                 B
Ever fallen in love with someone
               C#m
Ever fallen in love
             B
In love with someone
               D
Ever fallen in love
             A
In love with someone,
                             B        E B B B E B
You shouldn't have fallen in love with
 
 
[Bridge]
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E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E
{riff}          {riff}          {riff}          {riff}
 
 
[Chorus]
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     C#m                 B
Ever fallen in love with someone
               C#m
Ever fallen in love
             B
In love with someone
               D
Ever fallen in love
             A
In love with someone,
                             B        E B B B E B
You shouldn't have fallen in love with
 
 
[End Part]
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            A        D A A A D A
A fallen in love with
     G                       B
Ever fallen in love with someone
                             E
You shouldn't have fallen in love with