Dont Send Me Away
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[Intro ]
C#m7
A C#m E
A C#m E
You can send me a message if you don't want to talk
A C#m E
And make sure I don't interrupt
A
It might help you let it go
C#m E
It's hard for you, I know
F#m B
To act like you're not giving up
A C#m
But don't send me away
F#m B
There's nowhere else I'm going to
A C#m
Don't send me away
F#m B
I know that's what you want to do
A E
Don't send me away
A E
Don't send me away
A F#m C#m
Don't send me away
A C#m E
A C#m E
A C#m E
You can send me a picture of the room you're in
A C#m E
With your evening downtown view
A
The way the city spreads
C#m E
When you're laying in your bed
F#m B
You can send it so I know what I can stand to lose
A C#m
But don't send me away
F#m B
This is where I'm supposed to be
A C#m
Don't send me away
F#m B
You don't know what you do to me
A E
Don't send me away
A E
Don't send me away
A F#m C#m
Don't send me away
C#m
I'm getting on the freeway
Your jacket's in my car
Your ash is in my ashtray
A E B
And I'm there with you wherever you are
(solo)
A C#m
But don't send me away
F#m B
There's nowhere else I'm going to
A C#m
Don't send me away
F#m B
I know that's what you want to do
A E
Don't send me away
A E
Don't send me away
A F#m C#m
Don't send me away
How to play Dont Send Me Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m7. 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.