Ever Since She Walked Away
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[Intro]
None
[Verse]
N.C. D
It had been so long ago
G C G
How it ended no one knows
A
She had been his dream come true
D
He never found nobody new
N.C. D
If someone mentioned her name
G C G
You saw a trembling in his hands
A
For a lifetime he would wait
D
[Chorus]
G C G
D
He still held onto yesterday
A
Holding onto memories
D
That would never set him free
G C G
Up to right until the end
D
His broken heart would never mend
A
For her return, Lord how he prayed
G D
Ever since she walked away
[Solo]
| D Am | G C | G | D | D |
| A | A G | D |
[Verse]
D
Right until the day he dies
G C G
He had her picture by his side
A
Old and faded from the years
D
Stained with whiskey and his tears
D
When they laid him in the ground
G C G
Ease of mind he finally found
A
A broken soul who lost his way
D
Ever since she walked away
[Chorus]
G C G
Ever since she walked away
D
He still held onto yesterday
A
Holding onto memories
D
That would never set him free
G C G
Up to right until the end
D
His broken heart would never mend
A
For her return, Lord how he prayed
G D
Ever since she walked away
[Outro]
A
For her return, Lord how he prayed
G Am G D
Ever since she walked away
How to play Ever Since She Walked Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.