Don't talk
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Intro: / D D7+ / (2x)
D D7+
Don't talk, I will listen
D D7+
Don't talk, you keep your distance
G D Em D
for I'd rather hear some truth tonight - than... entertain your lies
G D Em A A4
(so) take you poison silently my... let me be... Let me close my eyes
D D7+
Don't talk, I'll believe it
D D7+
Don't talk, listen to me instead
G D Em D
I know that if you think of it, both long enough and hard
G D Em A A4
There?s the drink you drown your troubles in that... is the trouble... you're... in now
Em D A
Then you talk, talk, talk about it
Em D A
If you talk as if you care
Em D A
But when your talk is over
D G D
You tilt that bottle in the air
G A A4
Tossing back... more than your share
D D7+
Don't talk, I can guess it
D D7+
Don't talk, well now your restless
G D Em D
And you need somewhere... to put - the ? blame... for how you feel inside
G D Em A A4
You'll look for a close and... easy mark and you'll see me... as your fair game
Em D A
Then you talk, talk, talk about it
Em D A
If you talk as if you care
Em D A
But when your talk is over
D G D
You tilt that bottle in the air
G A A4
Tossing back... more than your share
Em D A
You talk, talk, talk about it
Em D A
Talk as if you care
Em D A
I'm marking every word
D G D
If I can... tell... this time for sure
G A
Your talk is the finest... I have heard
D D7+
So don?t talk, I?m sleeping
D D7+
So don't talk, let me go on dreaming
G D Em D
How your eyes they glow so fiercely... I can tell your inspired
G D Em A A4
by the name... you just chose for me, now... what was it? Oh, never mind it
Em D A
We will talk, talk, talk about this
Em D A
When your... head is clear
Em D A
It?s I'll discuss this in the morning
D G D
But... until then
G A
Then you may talk but I... won't hear
/ Em D A / (2x) / D G / (2x) A
/ Em D A / (3x) / D G / (2x) A A4 D
How to play Don't talk
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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.