Apologize
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Intro Am F C9 G
Am
I'm holdin'on a rope
F7/9 C9 G (G#º)
Got me ten feet off the ground
Am
I'm hearing what you say
F7/9 C9 G
But I just can't make a sound (Oh yea..)
Am
They tell me that you mean it
F7/9 C9
Then you go and cut me down
G
But wait
Am
You tell me that your sorry
F7/9 C9
Didn't think I'd turn around
G
And say
Am F7/9
That it's too late to apologize
C9 G (G#º)
It's too late
Am F7/9
Said it's too late to apologize
C9 G
It's too late
( Am F C9 G )
Am F7 C9 G
I take another chance, take a fall, take a shot from you
Am F7/9
I need you like a heart needs a beat
C9 G (G#º)
It's not from you (Yeaaaa)
Am F7/9 C9
I loved you with a fire red and I was turnin' blue
G
And to say
Am
Sorry like the angel
F7 C9
Heaven let me think was you
G
But I'm afraid
It's too late to apologize
It's too late
Said
How to play Apologize
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.