8 Am Departure
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G Am D C
G Am
Stay, I wish I could stay
D
You could call in sick
C
We could makeout all day
G
Or maybe take the dog for a walk
Am
Have a picnic by the water
D
Just there and talk
C
But not a word about the future
G
No I don't wanna go home
G Am D C
G Am D C
Wish I didn't have to go home
I guess I could miss my flight
Say my cab got stuck in traffic
Couldn't make it on time
But I got left behind
I wish I didn't have to go home
I wish I could stay
If just for a day
I wish I could stay
Bm
No I don't wanna go home
Bm
When I've left?
Am
we'll both be alone
Bm
can't be closer than over the phone
Am
but the worst part of it all
G D C
I don't know when I'll see you again
G D C
will I see you again?
No I don't wanna go home
I wish I didn't have to go home
How to play 8 Am Departure
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.