Can't Let You Go
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INTRO
F C F C G x4
Am F Am F G F C F C G C
verse 1
Am F
Two eyes that haunt me when I turn out the light
G C
Two lips that taunt me from the darkness each night
I try and hide my heart
Am F
Keep my distance in the dark
G Am
What makes me fall apart and call out your name
Pre-Chorus
F G Am
Just when I'm certain that you're out of my mind
F G
This feeling grips me, so hard to define
F G F G
This yearning inside
F
Just can't deny it
[Refrão]C G F C
My heart's been branded, I can't let you go
G Am
Don't understand it, just can't tell you no
G C
Don't leave me stranded 'cause I just can't let you go
F C G C
Oh no
verse 2
Am F
It's such a fine line, I walk on the wire
G
Your heart's a magnet pulling me to the fire
C
Girls like you are hard to shake
Am F
Like habits, hard as hell to break
G Am
It might be my mistake, but I need you tonight
Pre-Chorus
F G Am
You must have something to have held me so long
F G
I'm not accustomed to a feeling so strong
F G F G
Don't tell me it's wrong
F
Just can't deny it
[Refrão]C G F C
My heart's been branded, I can't let you go
G Am
Don't understand it, just can't tell you no
G C
Don't leave me stranded 'cause I just can't let you go
F C G
Oh no
Instrumental
Am G F Em7
Am G F Em7
Oh no
Am G F Em7
Am G F Em7
F C F C G F C F C G F
[Refrão]C G F C
My heart's been branded, I can't let you go
G Am
Don't understand it, just can't tell you no
G C
Don't leave me stranded 'cause I just can't let you go
F G F C
I can't let you go
G Am
Girl, understand it, just can't tell you no
G C
Don't leave me stranded, 'cause I just can't let you go
F G F C
I can't let you go
OUTRO
F C G C
Never, never, never gonna let you go
F C G F C F C G F C F C G
(fade to end)
How to play Can't Let You Go
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.