Connection

The Kooks - Connection: Guitar Chords

Learn to play 'Connection' on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn Connection Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Kooks

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform 'Connection' smoothly on your guitar.

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   A#
I don't have time and it's Friday night
                                             G#
Been sleeping with two eyes open looking for you, for you
     A#
The kind of girl who won't apologise
                                         G#
Something cool in her oceans washes over you, over you
     A#
And I'm just trying to catch her eyes
Her blue jeans don't fit quite right
     G#
She smiles
Yeah, she smiles

Chorus:
A#
I don't know how, I don't know why
I'm just trying to make a connection
G#
To the left, to the right
I'm just trying to make a connection
A#
And in your eyes a silhouette
I'm just trying to make a connection
G#
I'm not a man to walk away
                                      A#
I'm not a man to walk away from a connection

The morning sun caresses her skin
My mouth is dry as Gordon's gin but I feel alive
Feel alive
She said "I don't believe in love at first sight
But you can take me home if it feels alright, oh baby
Oh baby"
I said "You drink as fast as Hemingway
But you still know all the right words to say, oh baby
Pretty baby"

Chorus

A#           Cm7
(Connection, connection)
G#           D#
(Connection, connection)
I'm not a man to walk away from a connection
A#           D#
(Connection, connection)
G#
(Connection, connection)

A#                         D#
You always felt so out of place
As the light hits your face
G#
And the dust falls from your eyes
You said you never want to say goodbye
A#
We took a cab to the white light
Cm7
You said you don't want to end the night
G#
And I said "I'm not a man
I'm not a man to walk away from a connection"

Chorus:
A#
I don't know how, I don't know why
(Connection, connection)
Cm7
I'm just trying to make a connection
G#
To the left, to the right (Connection, connection)
I'm just trying to make a connection
 A#
And in your eyes a silhouette
(Connection, connection)
Cm7
I'm just trying to make a connection
G#
I'm not a man to walk away (Connection, connection)
I'm not a man to walk away from a connection

A#           Cm7
(Connection, connection)
G#
(Connection, connection)
                                           A# Cm7 G#
I'm not a man to walk away from a connection


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Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play 'Connection' on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for 'Connection' by The Kooks.

The Kooks - Connection: Guitar Chords

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