Don't Speak
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Bm
You and me
F#m Em
We used to be together
A7 F#m Em A7
Every day together, always
Bm F#m Em A7
I really feel that I'm losing my best friend
F#m Bm Em A7
I can't believe this could be the end
Bm F#m Em A7
It looks as though, you're letting go
D A
And if it's real
B
Well, I don't want to know
Em
Don't speak
Am D
I know just what you're saying
B Am
So please stop explaining
B Em C B
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
Em
Don't speak
Am D
I know what you're thinking
B Am
I don't need your reasons
B Em C D
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
Bm
Our memories
F#m Em
They can be inviting
A F#m
But some are all together
Em A7
Mighty frightening
Bm Em A7
As we die, both you and I
D A B
With my head in my hands I sit and cry
Em
Don't speak
Am D
I know just what you're saying
B Am
So please stop explaining
B Em C B
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
Em
Don't speak
Am D
I know what you're thinking
B Am
I don't need your reasons
B Em C D
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
C G/B
It's all ending
Bb F/A G# C D7/9+ G
I gotta stop pretending who we are
How to play Don't Speak
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.