Departures
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Capo 1
Intro: Am
Am G F
I'm dying here before your eyes inside of darken circles
C Am G F C
I'm afraid of savage things I fought to keep away
Am G F C Am
Before I found out just what I found that I knew you'd become
G F G# G
Now you know the things I'm running from...
C
You could help me hide
F Am
In the places I once lived and lost the one
G# G C
Now you know the things I'm running from...
F C
Now you know the things I'm running from...
Am G Csus4 F
You're killing me kid, but I know your intentions are good
Am G F
I read what you wrote out, asked me to slow down, I should
Am G Csus4 F
I think you're trying to make it seem like it never could've meant enough
Am G F
But what I'm hearing you say is that you're running away 'cause it meant too much
Am G Csus4 F
So this isn't easy, I know the weather here number is best
Am G F
San Francisco got cold as I read your note walking van next to Oak
Dm C
You said I guess I'll be home soon but things will be different I'm sure
F Fm
So I thought that you should know if things are gonna change when you come home
Am
Maybe this time don't...
How to play Departures
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.