Before You Go
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From The Very Best of Buck Owens
Vol. 2 CD in the Key of “Bb”
Capo 1 st. Fret
G
Oh you say that you're goin' away and leave me
D7
And you say you ain't never coming back
G C
That you're sick and tired of how I'm doing
G D7 G
And you're gonna head off down the track
G D7
But darlin' before you go be sure, you know how much I love you
G
And that I'm sorry for the quarrels that we had
C
If you leave you're gonna tear my world to pieces
G D7 G
So take it slow be sure you know before you go
G
Oh your wounded pride has blinded your reason
D7
And right now you want to hurt me if you can
G C
The man is waiting here to take you to the station
G D7 G
And you're leaving with your ticket in your hand
G D7
But darlin' before you go be sure, you know how much I love you
G
And that I'm sorry for the quarrels that we had
C
If you leave you're gonna tear my world to pieces
G D7 G
So take it slow be sure you know before you go
How to play Before You Go
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.