I'd Rather Miss You
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Key of E
(E) I could forget you
(Asus2) I could make (E) new plans
(Asus2) Find someone to (E) help me
Spend this (F#m) time on my (B) hands
(E) I could pick up the pieces
Even (Asus2) fall in love a(E)gain
(F#m) But, until I (B) do
I'd (E) rather miss you
And (Asus2) live with the mem(E)ories
The (Asus2) nights when you held me
Will (E) carry me (B) through
And if (C#m) I have to (B) choose, between (Asus2) living with(E)out you
And learning to love someone (B) new
(Asus2) I'd rather (B) miss (E) you
(E) From the first time I saw you
Till the (Asus2) day you said good(E)bye
(Asus2) You were the (E) best thing
Ever (F#m) walked into my (B) life
(E) So, I'll just keep waiting
Hoping (Asus2) you'll come back a(E)gain
(F#m) But, until you (B) do
I'd (E) rather miss you
And (Asus2) live with the mem(E)ories
The (Asus2) nights when you held me
Will (E) carry me (B) through
And if (C#m) I have to (B) choose, between (Asus2) living with(E)out you
And learning to love someone (B) new
(Asus2) I'd rather (B) miss (E) you
Solo
And if (C#m) I have to (B) choose, between (Asus2) living with(E)out you
And learning to love someone (B) new
(Asus2) I'd rather (B) miss (E) you
How to play I'd Rather Miss You
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.