Abandoned Love
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
The key to the Rawlings version is the walk-down from A in Dm, C, to the Bb in Gm formed
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Then to the A in Fmaj7, back up to the C in Cmaj
[Intro]
F Bb C F
[Verse]
F C Dm
I can see the turning of the key
Gm Fmaj7 C
I ve been deceived by the clown inside of me
Am Bb
I thought that he was right but he's afraid
F Bb C F
But somethin's telling me I wear the ball and chain
F C Dm
My patron saint is fighting with the ghost
Gm Fm C
He's always off somewhere when I need him most
Am Bb
The Spanish moon is rising on the hill
F Bb C F
But my heart is telling me I love you still
F C Dm
Everybody's wearin' a disguise
Gm Fmaj7 C
To hide what they've got left behind their Eyes
Am Bb
But me I can't cover what I am
F Bb C F
Wherever the children go I'll follow them
F C Dm
I march in the parade of liberty
Gm Fmaj7 C
But as long as I love you I'm not free
Am Bb
How long must I suffer such abuse?
F Bb C F
Won't you let me see your smile before I turn you loose?
F C Dm Gm Fmaj7 C Am Bb F C F
F C Dm
We sat in an empty theatre and we kissed
Gm Fmaj7 C
I asked you please to cross me off your list
Am Bb
My head tells me it's time to make a change
F Bb C F
But my heart is telling me "I love you, but you're strange"
F C Dm
So one more time at midnight near the wall
Gm Fmaj7 C
Take off your heavy makeup and your Shawl
Am Bb
Won't you come down from the throne from where you sit?
F Bb C F
Let me feel your love one more time, before I abandon it
F C Dm
I come back to the town from the flamin' moon
Gm Fmaj7 C
I see you in the street, I began to swoon
Am Bb
I love to see you dress before the mirror
F Bb C F
Won't you let me in your room one time before I finally disappear?
F C Dm Gm Fmaj7 C Am Bb F C F
How to play Abandoned Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.