For No One
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A C#m F#m
Your day breaks, your mind aches
A D G6
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
A
When she no longer needs you
A C#m F#m
She wakes up, she makes up
A D G6
She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry
A
She no longer needs you
Bm F#7 Bm
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#7 Bm
No sign of love behind the tears
F#7
Cried for no one
Bm F#7 Bm E11 E7 A
A love that should have lasted years
C#m F#m
You want her, you need her
A D G7M
And yet you don't believe her when she said her love is dead
A
You think she needs you
C#m F#m
You stay home, she goes out
A D G6
She says that long ago she knew someone but now he's gone
A
She doesn't need him
C#m F#m
Your day breaks, your mind aches
A D G7M
There will be time when all the things she said will fill your head
A
You won't forget her
How to play For No One
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.