I Apologise Dear Simon
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Intro A D A
A
I miss the life time of insanity
D A
It's too predictable, reorganised and all-right
A
I'll give my poetry to charity
D A
'Cause I can't afford, I can't afford to smile
E D
Because we never changed a lot my dear
E D
In too much space we hide
E D A
In both ways I apologize
A
I'm on my way to infinity
D A
Take the benefit of all the things I learned
A
I tie a few knots in my handkerchief
D A
So I recall the things that I have earned
E D
I rest in peace and write you my dear
E F# D
You're gonna be all-right
E D A
In both ways I apologize
E D
Because we never changed the locks my dear
E D
In too much space we hide
E D A
In both ways I apologize
( E F#m D )
( E F#m D A )
( E D A )
( E D A A )
What once was real becomes a memory
A
We have to face that all life comes to an end
A
I truly loved you when you thought of me
D A
At the time when you gathered with my friends
E D
I rest in peace and write you my dear
E D
You're gonna be all-right
E D A
In two words I apologize
Final E B D A
E D A
E A D A
E F#m D A
How to play I Apologise Dear Simon
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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.