Don't Go Away
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Intro F#m7 E D7M B2
F#m7 E D7M B2
F#m7 E
A cold and frosty morning there's not a lot to say
D7M B2
About the things caught in my mind
F#m7 E
And as the day was dawning my plane flew away
D7M B2
With all the things caught in my mind
Bm D
And I wanna be there when you're coming down
Bm D
And I wanna be there when you hit the ground
E A E/G#
So don't go away, say what you say
F#m7 E
But say that you'll stay, forever and a day
D E
In the time of my life, 'cause I need more time
F#m E D
Yes I need more time just to make things right
F#m7 E
Damn my situation and the games I have to play
D7M B2
With all the things caught in my mind
F#m7 E
Damn my education I can't find the words to say
D7M B2
About the things caught in my mind
Bm D
And I don't wanna be there when you're coming down
Bm D
And I don't wanna be there when you hit the ground
E A E/G#
So don't go away, say what you say
´ F#m7 E
But say that you'll stay, forever and a day
D E
In the time of my life cause I need more time
F#m E D
Yes I need more time just to make things right
Dm
Me and you what's going on
Solo A E
D Dm
All we seem to know is how to show the feelings that are wrong
Solo A E F#m
E D E
A E/G#
So don't go away, say what you say
´ F#m7 E
But say that you'll stay, forever and a day
D E
In the time of my life cause I need more time
F#m E D
Yes I need more time just to make things right
A E/G#
So don't go away, say what you say
´ F#m7 E
But say that you'll stay, forever and a day
D E
In the time of my life cause I need more time
F#m E D
Yes I need more time just to make things right
F#m E D
Yes I need more time just to make things right
F#m E D
Yes I need more time just to make things right
Dm A
So, don't go away
How to play Don't Go Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m7. 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.