I'm Sorry
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I'm Sorry:The Platters.
#11 in 1957.
(Check it out on YouTube.)
#1.
C E
I'm sorry for the things I've done.
F A
I know that I'm the foolish one.
Dm G C
Now that I see who's to blame,
A Dm G7 C G
I'm so ashamed..I'm sorry.
#2.
C E
I'm sorry for the things I've said.
F A
Just like a child I lost my head.
Dm G C
I should have known from the start..
A Dm G7 C
I'd break your heart..I'm sorry.
Chorus:
Em B7 Em A
Please be kind and I know you'll find
G B7 Em
it's so easy to forgive.
G D G E
Darling, wait, for it's not too late,
D G G7
give our love a chance to live.
#3.
C E
I know the heartaches you've been through.
F A
I know, for I've had heartaches, too.
Dm G C
There's nothing more I can do,
A Dm G7 C
but say to you...I'm sorry.
Chorus:
REPEAT#3.
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play I'm Sorry
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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.