How I Wanted To - Richard Thompson

How I Wanted To

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
D
When we parted just like friends
D
We never tied loose ends
G D Bm
I could never say the words that would make amends
 
[Chorus]
G
Oh how I wanted to
D
Oh how I wanted to
A
To say I loved you
G
To say I loved you
D
Oh how I wanted to
 
[Verse 2]
D
From my blue room did you creep
D
A love too rare to keep
G D Bm
Well I heard your step and I turned my head to weep
 
[Chorus]
G
Oh how I wanted to
D
Oh how I wanted to
A
To say I loved you
G
To say I loved you
D
Oh how I wanted to
 
[Solo 1]
D G D Bm
 
[Chorus]
G
Oh how I wanted to
D
Oh how I wanted to
A
To say I loved you
G
To say I loved you
D
Oh how I wanted to
 
[Verse 3]
D
Now hearts do what hearts will
D
And my nights are sleepless still
G D Bm
Well I never was the one to speak my fill
 
[Chorus]
G
Oh how I wanted to
D
Oh how I wanted to
A
To say I loved you
G
To say I loved you
D
Oh how I wanted to
 
[Solo 2]
D G D Bm
 
[Chorus]
G
Oh how I wanted to
D
Oh how I wanted to
A
To say I loved you
G
To say I loved you
D
Oh how I wanted to

How to play How I Wanted To

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 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.

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