Answer Me
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[Intro: ]C Em C Em
C Em
Answer me, Lord above:
Dm Am
Just what sin have I been guilty of?
Dm C
Tell me how I came to lose my love.
G C
Please answer me, oh, Lord.
C Em
She was mine yesterday,
Dm Am
An' I believed that love was here to stay.
Dm C
Won't you tell me where I've gone astray:
G C
Please answer me, oh, Lord.
Em Am
If she's happier without me,
Em B7
Don't tell her I care.
Em Am
But if she still thinks about me,
Dm G
Please let her hear my prayer.
C Em
Let her know I've been true.
Dm Am
Send her back so we can start anew.
Dm C
In my sorrow, may I turn to you?
G C
Please answer me, oh, Lord.
Em Am
If she's happier without me,
Em B7
Don't tell her I care.
Em Am
But if she still thinks about me,
Dm G
Please let her hear my prayer.
C Em
Let her know I've been true.
Dm Am
Send her back so we can start anew.
Dm C
In my sorrow, may I turn to you?
G C
Please answer me, oh, Lord.
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How to play Answer Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.