I Can't Tell My Heart What to Do
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E A E A
I tried to look you in the eye
E
And say that
F#m B
I'm doing fine
E A
But we both know
E A
That I'm a liar
E F#m B
I still want you after all this time
C#m G#
No matter how hard I try
A F#
I can't stop loving you
B E F#m B
I can't tell my heart what to do
E A
Since you've been gone
E A
The nights are longer
E
I never thought that it
F#m B
Would end this way
E A E A
I tell myself I'm getting stronger
E F#m B
But the truth gets harder every day
C#m G#
I try to convince myself
A F#
That you and I are through
B E
But I can't tell my heart what to do
D E
My heart won't listen to a word I say
D A
I don't believe you really went away
F#m A B
Deep down my heart is so afraid of letting go
SOLO
C#m G#
No matter how hard I try
A F#
I can't stop loving you
B
I can't tell my heart
I can't tell my heart
E
I can't tell my heart what to do
How to play I Can't Tell My Heart What to Do
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.