I Sat Back And Let It Happen
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Intro: D (D G D)..D (D G D)
#1.
D G D
Well, he took my woman away from me (Bomp-bomp-
G D
bomp-bomp-bompba-domp) and he made me feel so
G D G D
foolishly..(Bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp-bompba-domp.)
G
He made me feel so foolishly now I'm sad
A7 D
as I can be, cause I sit back and let it happen.
#2.
D G D
I saw him comin' and he passed me by..(Bomp-bomp-
G D G
bomp-bomp-bompba-domp) he looked like a normal average
D G D
guy..(Bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp-bompba-domp.)
G
He looked like an average guy to me but he took my
true love away from me.
A7 D
And I sit back, and let it happen.
[Refrão]
A7
How lonely am I'm without your kiss, without
E7
your touch, things I love so much about you.
A7 D
But I am so afraid I let the wool be pulled
over my eyes.
E7 A7
I ask you please, won't you forgive me?
#3.
D G D
Ah, I won't let it happen again, my dear..(Bomp-bomp-
G D
bomp-bomp-bompba-domp.)
G D
If you come back you'll stay right here..(Bomp-bomp-
G D
bomp-bomp-bompba-domp.)
G
If you come back you won't regret it..
G
I'll love you so you can't forget it.
A7 D
And we'll, sit back and let it happen.
[Refrão]
A7
How lonely am I'm without your kiss, without
E7
your touch, things I love so much about you.
A7 D
But I am so afraid I let the wool be pulled
over my eyes.
E7 A7
I ask you please, please forgive me?
#4.
D G D
But I won't let it happen again, my dear..(Bomp-bomp-
G D
bomp-bomp-bompba-domp.)
G D
If you come back you'll stay right here..(Bomp-bomp-
G D
bomp-bomp-bompba-domp.)
G
If you come back you won't regret it..
G
I'll love you so you can't forget it.
A7 D
And we'll, sit back and let it happen.
OUTRO: D G A D
How to play I Sat Back And Let It Happen
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.