For A While
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C / Em / Am / F / C / Em / Am / F /
C Em Am F C Em Am F
I feel it leading me, away to I don't know where
C Em Am F Bb7 Cmaj7(3rd fret)
I might be back someday, but the people and things will change
Eb Dm C / Em / Am / F /
And no one will remember me then
C Em Am F C Em Am F
Don't need no sympathy, for soon I'll forget everything
C Em Am F Bb7 Cmaj7(3rd fret)
I feel it fading now, and I see in the eyes of my love
Eb Dm C / Cm /
Tears for how it might have been
Ab Gm Csus Cm Ab Gm Csus Cm
It sure felt good for a while, yes it was good for a while
Ab Gm Fm Gm Fm Gm C Em Am F
I found somebody to take my hand to the promised land of your love
C Em Am F C Em Am F
Now as the night draws in, a dark with no promise of dawn
C Em Am F Bb7 Cmaj7(3rd fret)
I feel my eyes grow dim, as I see in the eyes of my love
Eb Dm C / Cm /
Tears for how it might have been
Ab Gm Csus Cm Ab Gm Csus Cm
It sure felt good for a while, yes it was good for a while
Ab Gm Fm Gm Fm Gm Csus Cm
I found somebody to take my hand to the promised land of your love
Ab Gm Csus Cm Ab Gm Csus Cm
Yes it was good for a while, it sure felt good for a while
Ab Gm Fm Gm Fm Gm C Em Am F
I found somebody to take my hand to the promised land of your love
C / Em / Am / F /
{ } Repeat and fade
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Written by: Mick Anderson - micka@jolt.mpx.com.au
How to play For A While
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.