Frankie
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Intro: Bb
Eb Cm Fm Ab Bb
(Aaaaaaaaaaa..aaaaa..aaaaa..aaaaa..aaaaa..
Eb Bb Cm Fm Ab Bb
aaaaaaaaaaa..aaaaa..aaaaa..aaaaa..aaaaa..)
(Frankie, wherever you are, I love you.)
#1.
Eb Cm Ab
Though you've found a new love I still miss
Bb
you so.
Eb Cm F Bb
I just can't forget you but you'll never know.
Eb G Ab Bb Eb
Frankie, my darling, I'll never let you see me cry.
Eb Cm Fm Ab Bb
(aaaaaa-aaaaaa-aaaaaa..aaaa-aaaa-aaaa)
#2.
Eb Cm Fm Ab Bb
Once I was your sweetheart, now I'm just a friend.
Eb Cm Ab Bb
Once, you really loved me, now, I just pretend.
Eb G Ab Bb Eb
Frankie, my darling, I'll never let you see me cry.
Eb Ab Bb Eb
(never let you see me cry)
Bridge:
Ab B
Oh, Frankie (Frankie) I'd rather hide these
Eb
teardrops (teardrops)
Eb G F
Deep down inside I'm crying (crying) but you'll
never see.
F Bb...B
I'd rather cry than have you pity me.
#3.
E Dbm Gbm B
Though my nights are lonely since we've been apart.
Abm7 Dbm Gbm B
I'll always keep this secret, deep within my heart.
E Abm7 A B E B
Frankie, my darling, I'll never let you see me
E Dbm Gbm B
cryyyyyyyyyy(cryyyyyy)
OUTRO:SPOKEN:
E Ab Db Gb B
Frankie, wherever you are, I love you.
E Dbm Gbm
(aaaaa-aaaa-aaa-aaaa-aaa-aaa-aaa)..(Fade.)
How to play Frankie
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 Bb. 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.