ARTIST: "Weird Al" Yankovic
TITLE: I Was Only Kidding
Lyrics and Chords


[Capo 2]

When I said that I'd be faithful
When I promised I'd be true
When I swore that I could never
Be with anyone but you
When I told you that I loved you
With those tender words I spoke
I was only kidding
Now, can't you take a joke

/ A A7 / D - / A - / E - / A A7 / D B7 / D A / E E7 /

When I said that I need you, baby
When I told you I really care
When I said that I can't live without you
When I said I'd follow you anywhere
When I said you could always trust me
When I said I'd never leave you flat
Well, guess what, I was only kidding, baby
I can't believe you fell for that, you're so gullible

/ A - / D - / A - / E - / A - / D B7 / A - / E A / 

I was only kidding - I was only kidding
I was only kidding - You thought that was for real
I was only kidding
Now I'm sorry if you misunderstood, but the fact remains
I was only kidding - I was only kidding
I was only kidding - Baby, baby, I was
I was only kidding
Well I guess I got you pretty good, now listen

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When I said that I love you baby
From the very bottom of my heart
When I said that I miss you so badly
Every second that we're apart
When I swore that you're just getting more and more
Beautiful every day
Well, I was only kidding, honey
What's that matter with you anyway, let me tell you something

I was only kidding - I was only kidding
I was only kidding - You understand, don't ya
I was only kidding
Well, I guess I prob'ly hurt you a lot, but you gotta know
I was only kidding - I was only kidding
I was only kidding - Come on, now, get a clue
I was only kidding
I really love you - Not!

When I said you oughta marry me
When I said that we should settle down
Well, I was pullin' your leg there, honey
I was just foolin' around
You see, I-I never meant to upset you, darlin'
I never meant to hurt anyone
I was only kidding, baby
Why don't you just put down that gun, let's talk this over

I was only kidding - I was only kidding
I was only kidding - Watch where you're pointing that thing
I was only kidding
Hey, I'm sorry if your heart is broke, you gotta realize
I was only kidding - I was only kidding
I was only kidding - Oh, yeah
I was only kidding
Now, honey, can't you take a joke

I was only kidding - I was only kidding
I was only kidding - I was only kidding
I was only kidding - I was only kidding
I was only kidding - I didn't lie to ya
I was only kidding - Yes, indeed
I was only kidding - Baby, baby, you know
I was only kidding - Hey

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