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|1 6-
What can I do
|5 6- |
To get back to you
4 1
I'm feeling desperate and lonely
1
The city's a river
4j7
Of cold misery
/ 1
Makin' me wild for you baby
 
|3- 6-
I'm down on my knees
|4/5
Hear me cry for you baby
|3- 6-
Cold misery
4
I would die for you baby
|3- 6-
I pray you will see
|4/6 |4/5 |
These tears I cry
 
Nites I can't sleep
My tears are cheap
I'm losin' hold of my senses
I can't contain
All of this pain
And it's makin' me wild for you baby
 
 
[Number system for any key: in C, 1=C, 2=D-, 3=E-, etc.]
[Bass notes are key scale numbers: in C, 1=C, 2=D, 3=E, etc.]
[Number in parens = vocal notes from key scale: in C, 1=C, 2=D, 3=E,
etc.]
 
| = bar line; / = play same as previous chord
No bar line = chord gets entire measure's time
Within bar lines chords divide measure accordingly
/^/ = split the beat (ex.: /^G7 )
 
transcribed by OtMan Otto Marten marten@sky.net

How to play Crd

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

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.

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