Brown Eyed Girl
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Am
joanna,
C
what if i told you you could run?
Dm
what if i told you you could go
E
and never look back?
Am
joanna,
C
what if i told you you could sing?
Dm
what if i told you you could grow
E
and never be stopped?
Am
joanna,
C
what if i told you you could live
Dm
without depending on the ones
E
that tore you down?
bass interlude - Am C Dm E
Am
joanna,
C
what if i told you you were strong
Dm E
that your will will get you through this
F C
Brown-eyed girl, don't run away
G Am G
Brown-eyed girl, don't run away
F C
Brown-eyed girl, don't run away
G E
Brown-eyed girl, don't run away
Am
joanna,
C
what if i told you that your eyes
Dm E
would never have to realize you've lost again?
Am
joanna,
C
what if i told you that your lips
Dm E
would never tremble out of fear anymore, not anymore
{Chorus}
Am
you can show the world you're ready
F
you don't have to go
Am
you can walk along those train tracks
F
you don't have to go
Am
you will show the world you're ready
F
you don't have to go
Am
you will walk along your train tracks
F
you don't have to go
F C
Brown-eyed girl, don't run away
G Am G
Brown-eyed girl, don't run away
F C
Brown-eyed girl, don't run away
G E
Brown-eyed girl, don't run away
(bass interlude)
Am C Dm E
Am C Dm E
(piano outro)
Am F
How to play Brown Eyed Girl
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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.