Call Me Up
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Capo 4
Intro: G
verse 1:
G G/F#
Well everything around here's changed I think you would find it strange
Em C C/B
If you came back to the places that you knew
Am F
They just leave you feeling colder I don't think it's that we're older
Am D Dsus4 D Dsus2 x 2
You know I think you could make 'em feel brand new
verse 2:
G G/F#
Because if I think about you for a while it always leaves me with a smile
Em C C/B
Wondering how we managed to get by
Am F
And just because you went away I thought you'd be back someday
Am D Dsus4 D Dsus2 x 4
You know I was getting used to hearing your goodbyes
[Refrão]
Am C
But you can call me up, if it gets too much
G G/F# Em Em7
And you don't think that you can take another day
Am C
I think it would be fine for you to change your mind
D Dsus4 D Dsus2 x 4
You know that leaving doesn't mean you've got to stay
verse 3:
G G/F#
Well you'd just walk into the place with that stupid grin upon your face
Em C C/B
Looking round to see what you could find
Am F
And I'd take everything you'd say to put it in a song someday
Am D Dsus4 D Dsus2 x 2
I stole from you, I hope that you don't mind
verse 4:
G G/F#
Well who cares what it is you've done I just hope you had some fun
Em C C/B
I know the speed at which you choose to live
Am F
And there's nothing they could take from you that you didn't want them to
Am D Dsus4 D Dsus2 x 4
And anyway, it was always yours to give
[Refrão]
Am C
But you can call me up, if it gets too much
G G/F# Em Em7
And you don't think that you can take another day
Am C
I think it would be fine for you to change your mind
D Dsus4 D Dsus2 x 4
You know that leaving doesn't mean you've got to stay
Verse 5:
G G/F#
So I think it's time the circus came back to town now the gypsy boy's a grown up clown
Em C C/B
And the ringmaster no longer bears a grudge
Am F
And Cinderella was finally seen by the pool on Jesus Green
Am D Dsus4 D Dsus2 x 2
You know the clouds were coming, but she did not want to budge
Verse 6:
G G/F#
She said you know I've handed my notice in and this is where my life begins
Em C C/B
And you can't make me get back on that train
Am F
And if you want to start again it's best to do it with a friend
Am D Dsus4 D Dsus2 x 4
So if you should decide to do the same
[Refrão]
Am C
Then you can call me up, if it gets too much
G G/F# Em Em7
And you don't think that you can take another day
Am C
I think it would be fine for you to change your mind
D Dsus4 D Dsus2 x 4
You know that leaving doesn't mean you've got to stay
Outro:
Am C
Away, away
G G/F# Em Em7
You know that leaving doesn't mean you've got to stay
Am C
Away, away
G G/F# Em Em7
You know that leaving doesn't mean you've got to stay
Am C
Away
G G/F# Em Em7 x 2
G
How to play Call Me Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.