Cups When I'm Gone
View chords used in this chart
standard tuning
C (alt) 032013
C (maj7) 032010
F (maj7) 133211
F (min) 133111
A (min) 002210
D (min) 000231
G (maj7) 320033
Intro
C (alt)/ C (alt)
*verse*
Cmaj7 Cmaj7
I got a ticket for the long way round
Fmaj7 Cmaj7
two bottles of whiskey for the way
Fmaj7 Cmaj7
and I sure would like some sweet company
Fmaj7 Gmaj7 Cmaj7
'cause i'm leaving tomorrow, what do yah say.
[Refrão] Am Cmaj7
When i'm gone, when i'm go-o-one
Fmaj7 Cmaj7
you're gonna miss me when i'm go-o-one
Am Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Dm
you're gonna miss me by my hair, you're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
Fmaj7 Fm Cmaj7
you're gonna miss me when i'm gone.
*repeat verse section with these lyrics*
I got my ticket for the long way round
the one with the prettiest of views
it's got mountains it's got rivers, it's got sights to give you shivers
but it sure would look prettier with you.
*repeat Chorus twice*
How to play Cups When I'm Gone
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.