Dont
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Released in January 1958
A7 x-0-2-0-2-0
[Verse 1]
D A7 D7 G
Don't, don't, that's what you say
A7 D F#m Em A7
Each time that I hold you this way,
D D7 G
When I feel like this and I want to kiss you,
Em A D Em A
baby, don't say don't.
[Verse 2]
D A7 D7 G
Don't, don't leave my embrace
A7 D F#m Em A7
For here in my arms is your place
D D7 G
When the night grows cold and I want to hold you,
Em A D D7
baby, don't say don't.
[Chorus]
G F# G A D
If you think that this is just a game
D7
I'm playing
E7
If you think that I don't mean
A7 E7 A7
Ev'ry word I'm saying
[Verse 3]
D A7 D7 G
Don't, don't, don't feel that way
A7 D F#m Em A7
I'm your love and yours I will stay
D
This you can believe
D7 G
I will never leave you
Em A D
Heaven knows I won't
Em A7 D G D
Baby, don't say don't
(Don't, please, don't)
How to play Dont
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.