Desperately Alone
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[Intro: ]C F Dm G G7 C
Verse 1:
C F
I'm sick and tired of waiting for the time to fly
G C
I'm tired of waiting by the telephone
C F Dm
I've had enough of wondering when my time will come to die
G G7 C
But most of all, I'm tired of being so desperately alone
Verse 2:
You told me long ago that you were moving on
And leaving me to cry, weep, and moan
I'm weary, worn, and restless since you walked across the lawn
And left me here to cry because I'm desperately alone
[Refrão] G C
What's left of me but misery and strife
D G
Oh, set me free and let me live my life
C F Dm
I'm weary, worn, and restless since you walked across the lawn
G G7 C
And left me here to cry because I'm desperately alone
Solo: C F Dm G G7 C
Chorus:
What's left of me but misery and strife
Just set me free and let me live my life
I'm weary, worn, and restless since you walked across the lawn
And left me here to cry because I'm desperately alone
Outro: C F Dm G G7 C G C
How to play Desperately Alone
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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.