Hes Not Here
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Intro:
Bb Eb/G Ab Fm Bb/D Eb Ab/C Bb/D Ab2
Verse
Bb Eb/G Ab Fm Bb/D Eb
He's not here, he's not here
Ab/C Eb Bb/D Ab2
Love, I know you know
Bb Eb/G Ab9 Fm Bb/D Eb9
Do you feel he's still real?
Ab/C Bb/D Fm11
Love, it's just not so
Cm11 Cm11/Bb
Why is it you still believe?
Abmaj9 Fm
Do you dream, or do you grieve?
Ebm Eb Fm7 Eb9/G
You've got to let him go
Bb Eb/G Ab9 Cm7 Gbmaj7
He's been dead sixteen years
Db Fm7 Bb Eb/G Ab9
No, my love, he's not here
Outro
Fm Bb/D Eb9 Ab/C Bb/D Ab2
How to play Hes Not Here
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.