Apologize
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Cm
I'm holding on your rope,
Fm/Ab Eb Bb/D
Got me ten feet off the ground
Cm Fm/Ab Eb Bb/D
I'm hearing what you say but I just can't make a sound
Cm
You tell me that you need me
Fm/Ab Eb Bb/D
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
Cm
You tell me that you're sorry
Fm/Ab Eb Bb/D
Didn't think I'd turn around, and say...
Cm Fm/Ab Eb Bb/D
that it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Cm Fm/Ab Eb Bb/D
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Verse 2:
Cm Fm/Ab
I'd take another chance, take a fall
Eb Bb/D
Take a shot for you
Cm Fm/Ab
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
Eb Bb/D
But it's nothing new - yeah
Cm
I loved you with a fire red
Fm/Ab Eb
now it's turning blue
Bb/D
and you say
Cm Fm/Ab Eb
"Sorry" like an angel, heaven let me think was you
Bb/D
But I'm afraid
...
Cm
I'm holding on your rope,
Fm/Ab Eb Bb/D
Got me ten feet off the ground
How to play Apologize
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.