Gone Too Soon
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Intro: C#m7 A E B
Verse 1
C#m7 A
Today could've been the day
E
that you blow out your candles
B
make a wish as you close your eyes
C#m7 A
today could've been the day
E
everybody was laughin'
B
instead I just sit here and cry
Pre-Chorus
C#m7
Who would you be?
A E
What would you look like
B Ab C#m7
When you looked at me for the very first time?
A B
Today could've been the next day of the rest of your life..
[Refrão]A E B
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you
A E B
I'm always asking why this crazy world had to lose
A C#m7 B
such a ray of light we never knew
F#m7 A
Gone too soon, yeah
Verse 2
C#m7 A
Would you have been president?
E B
or a painter, an author or sing like your mother?
C#m7 A
One thing is evident
E
would've given all I had,
B
would've loved ya like no other..
Pre-Chorus
C#m7
Who would you be?
A E
What would you look like?
B Ab C#m7
would you have my smile and her eyes?
A B
Today could've been the next day of the rest of your life
[Refrão]A E B
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you
A E B
I'm always asking why this crazy world had to lose
A C#m7 B
such a ray of light we never knew
F#m7 A
Gone too soon, yeah
C#m7 A E B
Bridge:
C#m7 A E B
Not a day goes by, oh
C#m7 A E B
I'm always asking why, oh
[Refrão]A E B
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you
A E B
I'm always asking why this crazy world had to lose
A C#m7 B
such a beautiful life we never knew
A C#m7 B
Gone too soon, yeah
F#m7 A
you were gone too soon, yeah
C#m7 A E B
Ending:
C#m7 A
And not a day goes by
E B
that I don't think of you
How to play Gone Too Soon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m7. 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.