How Could You Leave
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Intro: A
Verse: 1
A F#m
I've been wasting time since the spring
D
Waiting on my phone to ring
E/G# A
You say that you miss me too
F#m
Tracing my apartment floor
D
Pacing and checking my door
E/G# A
I'm sure that you miss me too
[Refrão]
D A
How could you leave knowing I'd have to keep
F#m E
All these pictures and clothes in our drawer
D A
I can't believe that you left me for me
F#m E
On the couch waging living room war
D E
I'm down on my knees
A
Oh how could you leave
Verse: 2
A F#m
These days I spend home alone
D
And replay all of our songs
E/G# A
I'm praying you miss me too
F#m
Breezeways where we walked alone
D
Teach me you still ain't home
E/G# A
I'm doubting you miss me too
[Refrão]
D A
How could you leave knowing I'd have to keep
F#m E
All these pictures and clothes in our drawer
D A
I can't believe that you left me for me
F#m E
On the couch waging living room war
D E
I'm down on my knees
D A F#m E
Oh how could you leave
Instrumental:
D A F#m E
[Refrão]
D A
How could you leave knowing I'd have to keep
F#m E
All these pictures and clothes in our drawer
D A
I can't believe that you left me for me
F#m E
On the couch waging living room war
D E
I'm down on my knees
D
Oh how could you leave
How to play How Could You Leave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.