He Stopped Loving Her Today
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[Verso 1]
E
He said, "I'll love you till I die"
A
She told him, "You'll forget in time"
E B7
As the years went slowly by
E
She still preyed upon his mind
[Verso 2]
E
He kept some pictures on his wall
A
Went half crazy now and then
B7
But he still loved her through it all
E
Hoping she'd come back again
[Verso 3]
C F
Kept some letters by his bed
Bb
Oh, dated 1962
C
He had underlined in red
C7 F
Every single "I love you"
[Verso 4]
F
I went to see my friend today
Bb
Oh, but I didn't see no tears
C
All dressed up to go away
F
First time I'd seen him smile in years
[Refrão]
F
He stopped loving her today
Bb
They placed a wreath upon his door
C
Soon they'll carry him away
F
He stopped loving her today
[Ponte]
F Bb
You know, she came to see him one last time
C
Ah, and we all wondered if she would
C
And it kept running through my mind
F
"This time, he's over her for good"
[Refrão]
C F
He stopped loving her today
Bb
They placed a wreath upon his door
C
Soon they'll carry him away
N.C. F Em F
He stopped loving her today
How to play He Stopped Loving Her Today
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.