Don't Cry For Me Argentina
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Intro: D
G/D A/D
It won't be easy you'll think it strange when I try to explain how I fee
D
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Bm/D E7
You won't believe me all you will see is a girl you once knew
Em/D A7 E7 A7 D
Although she is dressed up to the nines at sixes and sevens with you
G/D A/D
I had to let it happen, I had to change couldn't stay all my life down that hill
Em/D D Bm/D
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun so I chose freedom
E7
Running 'round trying everything
A7 E7 D
New but nothing impressed me at all I never expected it to
A7
Don't cry for me Argentina the truth is I never left you all through my wild days
Bm D G7M Bm7 D
My mad existence I kept my promise don't keep you distance
G/D Em/D
And as for fortune, and as for fame I never invited them in
A7 D
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired,
Bm/D E7
They were illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
Em/D A/C# E7 A7
The answer was here all the time I love you and hope you love me
G7M
Have I said too much?
A7
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
G7M A7 D
But all you have to do is look at me to know that every word is true
A7
Don't cry for me Argentina the truth is I never left you all through my wild days
Bm D G7M Bm7 D
My mad existence I kept my promise don't keep you distance
How to play Don't Cry For Me Argentina
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.