Gone Too Long
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Intro
C D7
[Verso 1]
D7
I'm sorry if I left you without sayin' goodbye.
D7
Didn't think you'd understand the reasons why.
G
By the time you read my letter, I'll be crossing that line,
D7
If you're thinkin: "I'll go get her" then you're wastin' your time.
A7
You're gonna find out, baby,
G C D7
I've been gone too long.
[Refrão]
D7
Don't cry for me, baby, after I've gone.
D7
Save your dollars on the telephone.
G
You're gonna need that money to pay the rent.
D7
'Cause I won't be comin' back with one red cent.
A7
You're gonna find out, baby,
G C D7 D7
I've been gone too long, bye bye. baby.
{Solo}
D7 D7 D7 D7 G G
D7 D7 A7 G C D7
[Verso 2]
D7
I sold that beat up Chevy to your best friend, Phil.
D7
Had every intention of payin' them credit card bills.
G
Now I don't know where I'm goin' but the signs say west.
D7
Ask me or your mother: you can give her my regrets.
A7
You're gonna find out, baby,
G C D7
I've been gone too long.
{Solo}
D7 D7 D7 D7 G G
D7 D7 A7 G C D7
[Refrão]
D7
Don't cry for me, baby, after I've gone.
D7
Save your dollars on the telephone.
G
You're gonna need that money to pay the rent.
D7
'Cause I won't be comin' back with one red cent.
A7
You're gonna find out, baby,
G C D7 D7
I've been gone too long
Outro
A7
You're gonna find out, baby,
G C D7 D7 C C D7
I've been gone too long. Bye, bye, baby.
D7
I 've got the check book with me.
D7
Oh, an' if you're looking for them golf clubs: don't.
D7
You see, I had this little yard sale,
D7
Oh, an' darlin, don't forget to feed the dog
How to play Gone Too Long
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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.