I call your name - The Mamas and Papas

I call your name

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C Dm7 C C/B A
I call your name but you're not there
 
F Fdim G
Was I to blame for bein' unfair
 
Cdim C
Don't you know I can't sleep at night
 
C/B A
Since you've been gone
 
F Fdim C
I never weep at night, I can't go on.
 
Bridge:
 
(N.C.) F
Don't you know I can't take it -
 
Am
I don't know who can.
 
D7
I'm not gonna make it;
 
Dm7 - Cdim(IV) - G
I'm not that kind of man.
 
Cdim C C/B A
Don't you know I can't sleep at night, but just the same,
 
F Fdim C
I never weep at night, I call your name.
 
(Instrumental Interlude - 1 verse)
 
(Repeat Bridge)
 
Cdim C C/B A
Don't you know I can't sleep at night, but just the same,
 
F Fdim C C/B A7
I never weep at night, I call your name.
 
(N.C.) F G#7 Cdim(IV) C6
I never weep at night, I call your name . . . yeah.

How to play I call your name

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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.

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