I Couldnt Leave You If I Tried
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C G
The sun is coming up and I'm just going down
C
Everywhere I look the world keeps turning 'round
C G
Though I said I never would be satisfied
F G C
Baby I lied I couldn't leave you if I tried
C G
Sometimes I get lost out on this sad old town
G C
And every bridge I cross just turns me upside down
C G
And every stumbling step I take back to your side
F G C C7
Hurts my pride I couldn't leave you if I tried
F
Well I could not walk away no matter what I say
D7
I won't be leaving believe it or don't
G Gaug
You're all that I want
C G
Tears may fall but after all is said and done
C
Darlin' please believe me you're the only one
G
And I'll admit mistakes I've made me realize
F G C
Baby I lied I couldn't leave you if I tried
SOLO
F
I won't be leaving you no matter what I do
D7
I'm gonna see it through 'til the end
G Gaug
And do it again
C G
Years may come and friends may go but that's ok
C
Darlin' you're the only one I need to stay
G
I know I said I never would be satisified
F G C
Baby I lied I couldn't leave you if I tried
F G Am
I couldn't leave you if I tried
F G C
>From Rodney Crowell "Diamonds And Dirt"
Columbia Records 1988
How to play I Couldnt Leave You If I Tried
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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.