Before You Leave Me
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[Verso 1]
C
Darling, handle me with care
G
Cover me in bubble wrap
Em
I'm scared you really mean it
D
That you're never comin' back
C
See your bag right by the stairs
G
I guess you already packed
Em
Know I can't change your mind
D
But how could you just leave like
That?
[Pré-Refrão]
C G
Oh-uh, oh-uh, oh-oh
Em D*
I'm not ready to let you go, so
[Refrão]
C
Just give me one more night
G
Hold me like you're still mine
Em D
Oh, love me for right now
Before you leave me
C
I know it's gonna hurt
G
Watching your footsteps turn
Em D
So, love me for right now
Before you leave me
[Pós-Refrão]
C G
Oh, oh
Em D
Oh, love me for right now
D
Before you leave me
C G
Oh, oh
Em D
Oh, love me for right now
[Verso 2]
C
I'm so used to getting damaged
G
And you know I hate this part
Em
So, I gotta take advantage
D
Of a fully-broken heart
C
Won't you stay a little longer
G
Even if it's all pretend?
Em
And maybe by the mornin'
D
I'll be ready for the end
[Pré-Refrão]
C G
Oh-uh, oh-uh, oh-oh
Em D*
I'm not ready to let you go, so
[Refrão]
C
Just give me one more night
G
Hold me like you're still mine
Em D
Oh, love me for right now
Before you leave me
C
I know it's gonna hurt
G
Watching your footsteps turn
Em D
So, love me for right now
Before you leave me
[Pós-Refrão]
C G
Oh, oh
Em D
Oh, love me for right now
Before you leave me
C G
Oh, oh
Em D
Oh, love me for right now
[Ponte]
C
Woah-oh, got one foot out the door
C
Woah-oh, 'cause you don't need me
Anymore (Oh-oh-oh)
C
Woah-oh, got one foot out the door
C
Woah-oh, 'cause you don't need me
Anymore
C
You don't need me anymore
C
You don't need me anymore
[Refrão]
C
Just give me one more night
G
Hold me like you're still mine
Em D
Oh, love me for right now
Before you leave me
C
I know it's gonna hurt
G
Watching your footsteps turn
Em D
So, love me for right now
Before you leave me
[Pós-Refrão]
C G
Oh, oh
Em D
Oh, love me for right now
Before you leave me
C G
Oh (Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh), oh
Em D
Oh-ooh, love me for right now
How to play Before You Leave 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.