I Can't
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CAPO: 4th FRET
Intro
Em
[Verso 1]
Em
Well I've got the thunder in my bones
Cmaj7
I've got the trouble in my soul
D Em
Drowning in tears my eyes were too proud to cry
Em C
I hear you knockin' at my door, but I can't open it no more
D Am
'Cause this heart's half full of rain and risin' high
Cmaj7 D
Sometimes all that you can do is just survive
[Refrão]
Em
I can't row you across right now
Em
I can't row you across right now
G D Em
I'm too busy building a bridge
Em
I can't throw you a line right now
Em
I can't throw you a line right now
G D Em
I'm too busy tryin' to live
[Verso 2]
Em
I've been a fool for holding on
Cmaj7
I've been a fool for being strong
D Em
I've been a fool for love and I'll be a fool again (fool again)
Em
As soon as the rain stops pouring down
Cmaj7
As soon as I find some higher ground
D Am
I'll be good as new but I can't tell you when
C D
So, just keep on striking matches until then
[Refrão]
Em
'Cause I can't burn you a flame right now
Em
I can't burn you a flame right now
G D Em
I'm too busy seeing the light
Em
I can't lift you up right now
Em
I can't lift you up right now
G D Em
I'm too busy tryin' to fly
Break
Em
So let go the anchor let go the chain
C
Don't reach for me and don't call my name
D Em
Shake off the past and baby just swim for the shore
Em
Blow me a kiss and hope for the best
C
Wish what you will and take what you get
D Em C D Em
Do what you want but I can't save you no moore-oore
{Instrumental/Solo}
Em C D Em
[Verso 3]
Em
I got the thunder in my bones
C
I got the trouble in my soul
D Em
Drownin' in tears my eyes were too proud to cry
Em
I can't whisper a prayer right now
C
I can't whisper a prayer right now
D N.C.
I'm too busy baby, sayin' goodbye
Outro
Em
Let go the anchor let go the chain
C
Don't reach for me and don't call my name
D Em
Shake off the past and baby just swim for the shore
Em
Blow me a kiss and hope for the best
C
Wish what you will and take what you get
D Em
Do what you want but I can't save you no more
D Em
Do what you want but I can't save you no more
D N.C. Em
Do what you want but I can't save you no moooooooore
How to play I Can't
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.