Don't Explain
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Dm Em5-/7 A7sus A7
Hush now, don't explain
Dm E7 A9
Just say you'll remain
Eb9 D9 D7/9-
I'm glad
Db9 Bb/C
you're back
C9
Don't explain
Dm Em5-/7 A7sus A7
Quiet, don't explain
Dm E7 A9
What is there to gain
Eb9 D9 D7(9-)
Skip that
Db9 Bb/C
lipstick
C9
Don't explain
Dm Am Gm
You know that I love you
C9 F7M F6
And what love endures
Bb7M Bb6
All my thoughts are of you
Bb7 A7
For I'm so completely yours
Dm Am Gm
Cry to hear folks chatter
C9 F7M F6
And I know you cheat
Bb7M Bb6
Right or wrong, don't matter
Bb7 A7
When you're with me, sweet
Dm Em5-/7 A7sus A7
Hush now, don't explain
Dm E7 A9
Youre my joy and pain
Eb9 D9 D7/9-
My life's
Db9 Bb/C
Yours love
C9
Don't explain
Dm Am Gm
You know that I love you
C9 F7M F6
And what love endures
Bb7M Bb6
All my thoughts are of you
Bb7 A7
For I'm so completely yours
Dm Am Gm
Cry to hear folks chatter
C9 F7M F6
And I know you cheat
Bb7M Bb6
Right or wrong, don't matter
Bb7 A7
When you're with me, sweet
Dm Em5-/7 A7sus A7
Hush now, don't explain
Dm E7 A9
You're my joy and pain
Eb9 D9 D7/9-
My life's
Db9 Bb/C
yours love
C9 F Bb F F6
Don't explain
How to play Don't Explain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.