Don't Go Away
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Intro: Am G F Dm F (2x)
Am G
A cold and frosty morning there's not a lot to say,
F Dsus2 (F)
About the things caught in my mind
Am G
As the day was dawning my plane flew away,
F Dsus2 (F)
With all the things caught in my mind
Dm F
And I don't wanna be there when you're coming down
Dm F
And I don't wanna be there when you hit the ground
G C G/C
So don't go away, say what you say,
Am G
But say that you'll stay, forever and a day
F G
In the time of my life, cause I need more time,
Am G F
Yes I need more time just to make things right
Am G
Damn my situation and the games I have to play,
F Dsus2
With all the things caught in my mind
Am G
Damn my education I can't find the words to say,
F Dsus2
About the things caught in my mind
Dm F
And I don't wanna be there when you're coming down
Dm F
And I don't wanna be there when you hit the ground
G C G/C
So don't go away, say what you say,
Am G
But say that you'll stay, forever and a day
F G
In the time of my life, cause I need more time,
Am G F
Yes I need more time just to make things right
Fm C G/C Am
Me and you what's going on
F Fm
All we seem to know is how to show
C G/C Am G F G
The feelings that are wrong
C G/C
So don't go away, say what you say,
Am G
But say that you'll stay, forever and a day
F G
In the time of my life, cause I need more time,
Am G F
Yes I need more time just to make things right
C C9/B
Don't go away, say what you say,
Am7 G
But say that you'll stay, forever and a day
F9 G
In the time of my life, cause I need more time,
Am7 G F9 G
Yes I need more time just to make things right (3x)
C C9/B Am7 G F9 G C9/B (C C9/B Am7) 3x G C7M(9)
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 Am. 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.