Gotta Move On
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[Verso 1]
Em
Love is not strong, love is not stable
Am C
I tried to hold it, but I wasn't able
G Am
I never thought that I'd be saying this to you
Am
But what else could I do?
Em
Love leads to loss and words condescending
Am C
Love is the pathway to unhappy endings
G Am
And if I keep my chin up I still see clouds that look like you
Am
So look down is what I do
[Refrão]
C G
You know it's all right if you cry a little
C G
If something inside you has died a little
C G Am
You don't have to hide, but you gotta move on
Em
You gotta move on
Interlude
| Em | % | % | Am |
[Verso 3]
Em
Love leads to tears, tears lead to sadness
Am C
Sadness to memories, memories to madness
G Am
I never thought of all. These things that love could be
Am
But look what it did to me
[Refrão]
C G
You know it's all right if you cry a little
C G
If something inside you has died a little
C G Am
You don't have to hide, but you gotta move on
Em
You gotta move on
Instrumental
| Em | % | % | Am |
| C | G | Am | Em |
Outro
C G
You know it's all right if you cry a little
C G
If something inside you has died a little
C G Am
You don't have to hide, but you gotta move on
C G
You know it's all right if you cry a little
C G
If something inside you has died a little
C G Am
You don't have to hide, but you gotta move on
Em
You gotta move on
How to play Gotta Move On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.