I am sorry
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C C7 F
It's cold here in the city, it always seems that way
G C
And I've been thinking about you almost every day.
C F
Thinking about the good times, thinking about the rain,
G C -C7
Thinking about how bad it feels alone again.
F G C -C7
I'm sorry for the way things are in China,
F G C-C7
I'm sorry things ain't what they used to be.
F G C Em Am-F
But more than anything else, I'm sorry for myself
C
'Cause you're not here with me.
C C7 F
Our friends all ask about you, and I say you're doin' fine.
G C
I expect to hear from you almost any time.
C F
They all know I'm crying, I can't sleep at night,
G C -C7
They all know I'm dying down deep inside.
F G C -C7
I'm sorry for all the lies I told you,
F G C-C7
I'm sorry for the things I didn't say.
F G C Em Am-F
More than anything else, I'm sorry for myself.
C
I can't believe you anyway.
C F G C-C7
M-m-m-m-m . . .
F G C -C7
I'm sorry if I took some things for granted,
F G C
I'm sorry for the things I put on you.
F G C Em Am-F
More than anything else, I'm sorry for myself,
C
Living without you.
C F G C
M-m-m-m-m . . .
How to play I am sorry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.