Couldn't I Just Tell You
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Intro: ( E B A Asus2 B A E ) x2 E B E
D D C# B
Keep your head and everything will be cool, you didn't have to make me feel like a fool
Asus2 - A Asus2 - A F#m E B F#m E B
When I try to say, I feel the way that I do, I want to talk with you
A B
And make it loud and clear, though you don't care to hear, but
E B A Asus2 B A E B E
Couldn't I just tell you the way that I feel, I can't keep it bottled up inside
E B A Asus2 B A E
And couldn't we pretend that its no big deal, and there's really nothing left to hide
D D C# B
Something sure doesn't seem right to me, when you can turn your back whenever you please
Asus2 - A Asus2 - A F#m E B F#m E B
And you stroll away, calmly bid me adieu, why can't I talk with you
A B
And put it in your ear, though you don't care to hear, but
E B A Asus2 B A E B E
Couldn't I just tell you the way that I feel, I can't keep it bottled up inside
E B A Asus2 B A E
And couldn't we pretend that its no big deal, and there's really nothing left to hide
A A# B A A# B
(Hear me out) Why don't you lend me an ear? (hear me out) you got no reason to fear
A A# B A F#m B A A# B
(Hear me out) I'll make it perfectly clear, I love you
Solo: ( A A# B ) x2 A A# B A F#m B B C C# D
D D C# B
I don't come whining with my heart on my sleeve, I'm not a coward if that's what you believe
Asus2 - A Asus2 - A F#m E B F#m E B
And I'm not afraid but not ashamed if it's true I got to talk with you
A B A B A
And then I'll make it clear, make it clear, make it clear
Solo: ( E B A B A E ) x2
E B A Asus2 B A E B E
Couldn't I just tell you the way that I feel, I can't keep it bottled up inside
E B A Asus2 B A E B E
And couldn't we pretend that its no big deal, and there's really nothing left to hide
Outro: E B A Asus2 B A E
How to play Couldn't I Just Tell You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.