Afraid
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G7 C F C
Afraid to tell you how much I care
G7 C
Afraid I’ll need you and you won’t be there
G7 C F C
I’d love to take you into my heart
G7 C
But something tells me we would only part
C7 F Fm C
I loved and lost just one love ago
D7 G7
I paid the cost and it hurt me so
C F C
A heart gets careless when vows are made
G7 C
I want to love you but I’m so afraid
C7 F Fm C
I loved and lost just one love ago
D7 G7
I paid the cost and it hurt me so
C F C
A heart gets careless when vows are made
G7 C
I want to love you but I’m so afraid
How to play Afraid
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.