Go Easy On Me - John Mayer

Go Easy On Me

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F Bb F
Go easy on me for the night has been long
Bb F C
I'm not quite as strong as you see me
F Bb F
I came here alone and I'll leave on my own
Bb F C F
The next stop is home so go easy on me
 
Dm C Am7 Dm
Oooooohhhh! I don't need your truth
Am7 Dm C
Or a good talking to from your mountain
 
F Bb F
No, I don't know your name and I won't take the blame
Bb F C F
I don't know what you need, so go easy on me
 
F Bb F Bb F C F
 
F Bb F
Go easy on me for I mean you no harm
Bb F C
It's possible charm is in order
F Bb F
But you're making it hard when you throw up your guard
Bb F C F
I'm not here to spar so go easy on me
 
Dm C Am7 Dm Am7 Dm C
Ooooohhhh! The clanking of swords and the war of the words doesn't move me
F Bb F
See my heart barely works and it's covered in dirt
Bb F C F
It still kind of hurts, so go easy on me
 
F Bb F Bb F C
F Bb F Bb F C F
 
Dm C Am7 Dm Am7 Dm C
Ooooohhhh! I can see in your eyes, you don't realize what you're doing
F Bb F
So here's some advice: It never hurts to be nice
Bb F C F
If you're not gonna be, then go easy on me.
 
Bb F C F
......go easy on me
Bb F C F
......go easy on me

How to play Go Easy On Me

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. 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.

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