Don't Let Me Go
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Capo on 1
D G
Now you were standing there right in front of me
D G
I hold on, it's getting harder to breathe
D G
All of a sudden these lights are blinding me
D G
I never noticed how bright they would be
D G
I saw in the corner there is a photograph
D G
No doubt in my mind it's a picture of you
D G
It lies there alone in its bed of broken glass
D G
This bed was never made for two
Em G
I'll keep my eyes wide open
Em G
I'll keep my arms wide open
D
Don't let me
A
Don't let me
Em
Don't let me go
G
Cause I'm tired of feeling alone
D
Don't let me
A Em
Don't let me go
G
Cause I'm tired of feeling alone
D G
I promised one day that I'd bring you back a star
D G
I caught one and it burned a hole in my hand oh
D G
Seems like these days I watch you from afar
D G
Just trying to make you understand
Em G
I'll keep my eyes wide open yeah
D
Don't let me
A
Don't let me
Em
Don't let me go
G
Cause I'm tired of feeling alone
D
Don't let me
A Em
Don't let me go
D
Don't let me
A
Don't let me
Em
Don't let me go
G
Cause I'm tired of feeling alone
D
Don't let me
A
Don't let me
Em
Don't let me go
G
Cause I'm tired of feeling alone
D
Don't let me
A Em
Don't let me go
G
Cause I'm tired of sleeping alone
How to play Don't Let Me Go
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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.