Amanda
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Intro: G C/G G C/G
G C/G G
Babe, tomorrow's so far away.
Em Bm C
There's something I just have to say. I don't think I could hide
G/B Am G D4 D
What I'm feeling inside - another day knowing I love you.
G C/G G
And I, I'm getting too close again.
Em Bm C
I don't wanna see it end. If I could tell you tonight
G/B Am G D C/D G/D D
Will you turn out the light - and walk away knowing I love you?
Em Am7 D D4 D D9 D
I'm gonna take you by surprise and make you realize, Amanda.
Em Am7 D D4 D D9 D
I'm gonna tell you right away; I can't wait another day, Amanda.
Em Am7 D
I'm gonna say it like a man and make you understand, Amanda.
C2
I love you.(not sung second time) (second time: Oh, girl.)
G C/G G
And, I feel like today's the day
Em Bm C
I'm looking for the words to say. Do you wanna be free?
G/B Am G D D7/4
Are you ready for me - to feel this way? I don't wanna lose you.
G C/G G
So, it may be too soon, I know.
Em Bm C
The feeling takes so long to grow. If I tell you today
G/B Am G D
Will you turn me away - and let me go? I don't wanna lose you.
INSTRUMENTAL: C/D G/D D Bm Em Am7 D Em Am7 D (to Chorus)
BRIDGE (lead-in: E Bm7 E Bm7):
E Bm7
You and I, I know that we can't wait.
E
And I swear, I swear it's not a lie, girl.
Bm7 C D
Tomorrow may be too late. You, you and I, girl,
G D/F# Em Em/D C C/B
We can share a life together. It's now or never,
Am Am/G D C/D G/D D
and tomorrow may be too late. Oh. Ooo Oh Ooo Oh.
G C/G G
And, feeling the way I do,
Em Bm
I don't wanna wait my whole life through
Am Am/G D
to say - I'm in love with you.
"TRICKY" CHORDS:
G 3x0003
C/G 3x2013
G/B x2x033
D4 xx0233
D9 xx0230
C/D xx0553
G/D xx0433
C2 x3x03x
D7/4 xx0213
D/F# 2x023x
Em/D xx0000
C/B x22010
Am/G 3x2210
How to play Amanda
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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.