I apologize - Billy Eckstine

I apologize

View chords used in this chart
D9 D6 A7sus4 A7 Em7 G Edim A7
If I told a lie, if I made you cry
 
F# Bm7/5- Bm Bm7 G F#7
When I said good-bye, I'm sor - ry;
 
Bm A7 G6 G5 A7 A7/9 D B7 Em7 A7/5+ D6 A7
From the bot - tom of my heart, Dear, I a - pol - o - gize.
 
D9 D6 A7sus4 A7 Em7 G Edim A7
If I caused you pain, I know I'm to blame;
 
F# Bm7/5- Bm Bm7 G F#7
Must have been in - sane, be - lieve me;
 
Bm A7 G6 G5 A7 A7/9 D B7 Em7 A7/5+ D F#m
From the bot - tom of my heart, Dear, I a - pol - o - gize.
 
Bridge:
 
Bm Bm7/E F#7 Gdim F#7 Gdim Edim Bm
I realize I've been unfair to you -- please let me make amends;
 
Dalt A7(V) B7
Don't say that you forgot the love we knew;
 
E7 Bm7/5- A7 Em7 A7
After all, we were more than friends.
 
D9 D6 A7sus4 A7 Em7 G Edim A7
If I've made you blue, I've had heartaches, too;
 
F# Bm7/5- Bm Bm7 G F#7
Now I beg of you, for - give me.
 
Bm A7 G6 G5 A7 A7/9 D B7 Em7 A7/5+ D6 A7
From the bot - tom of my heart, Dear, I a - pol - o - gize.
 
D9 D6 A7sus4 A7 Em7 G Edim A7
Give me back your glance, give me back ro - mance,
 
F# Bm7/5- Bm Bm7 G F#7
Give me one more chance, for - give me;
 
Bm A7 G6 G5 A7 A7/9 D B7 Em7 A7/5+ D6
From the bot - tom of my heart, Dear, I a - pol - o - gize.

How to play I apologize

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D9. 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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