Away
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Verse 1
D5 A 5 E 5
When you went away
I missed you
Until you told me
We’re through
Verse 2
D5 A 5 E 5
I’d love to start over
I’d love to try again
But you just told me
You wanna be friends
Verse 3
D5 A5 E5
I tried booze
I tried dope
But they don’t help me baby
Ya, to cope
Verse 4
D5 A5 E5
Every time I close my eyes
You’re always there
I changed my clothes
Ya grew out my hair
Put an earring in my ear
But you still don’t care
Bridge
E5 A5 D5
Maybe the train already left
Maybe the plane already took off
If you don’t want me anymore
Gonna give my heart to rock
Verse 4
D5 A5 E5
Why is love so one sided
With a girl like you
Why can’t you give me
Some love too
Verse 5
D A E5
You’ve taken all my money
And all my pride
But you never took me
For one ride
Bridge
E5 A5 D5
Maybe the train already left
Maybe the plane already took off
If you don’t want me anymore
Gonna give my heart to rock
Chorus
C 5 G5 D5
Why do you got to be so bad to me
Why am I so blind I can’t see
Come on baby
I just want one dance
Come on baby
Give me one chance
C 5 G5 D5
Just one chance
How to play Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D5. 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.