Don't Ask
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Intro A E F#m D
A E F#m E
A E F#m D
Wake up my friend Now it's time again
A
Yes it's time to leave this
E
feeling and go back to something else
A E
And don't think twice
F#m D
Now I'll pay the price
A
Because I know some dreams
E A E
Are not meant to be held
A
Now don't ask me when
You'll see me again
E A
If you love me you will find a way
Now don't ask me when
How can I pretend
E A
Cause I gave my heart, my life away
D A
So please handle it with care
E A E F#m D E
As if I were really there
A E F#m D
I wish I knew How to get to you
A
I don't want to have to ask you
E
If you say that you can't stay
A E F#m D
The moon is gone Time to move along
A E A E
And I'll see you in another life and place
A
Now don't ask me when
You'll see me again
E A
If you love me you will find a way
Now don't ask me when
How can I pretend
E A
Cause I gave my heart, my life away
D A
So please handle it with care
E A E F#m D E
As if I were really there
( A E F#m E )
A
Now don't ask me when
You'll see me again
E A
If you love me you will find a way
Now don't ask me when
How can I pretend
E A
Cause I gave my heart, my life away
Now don't ask me when
You'll see me again
E A
If you love me you will find a way
A
Now don't ask me when
How can I pretend
E A
Cause I gave my heart, my life away
D A
So please handle it with care
E A
As if I were really there
D A
So please handle it with care
E A D E A
As if I were really there
How to play Don't Ask
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 A. 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.