I Thought I Saw Your Face Today
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[Primeira Parte]
Am7(9) D4
I thought I saw your face today
G G#º
But I just turned my head away
Am7(9) D4
Your face against the trees
G G#º
But I just see the memories
Am7(9)
As they come
D4(7) G E7
As they come
[Refrão]
C6
And I couldn't help
Cm6/Eb G E7
But fall in love again
C6
And I couldn't help
Cm6/Eb G
But fall in love again
[Segunda Parte]
Am7 D4(7)
I saw it glitter as I grew
G G#º
And loved a boy I never knew
Am7
I thought this place
D4(7)
Was heaven-sent
G G#º
But now it's just a monument
Am7 D4(7)
In my mind
G E7
In my mind
[Refrão]
C6
And I couldn't help
Cm6/Eb G E7
But fall in love again
C6
And I couldn't help
Cm6/Eb G
But fall in love again
[Terceira Parte]
C6
In the cars and freeways
Cm6/Eb
Implore me to stay
Bm7 B
Away out of this place
C6
My mother said
Cm6/Eb
Just keep your head
G G#º Am7 D4
And play it, as it lays
[Interlúdio] Am7 D4 G G#º
Am7 D4 G G#º
Am7 D4 G E7
C6 Cm6/Eb G E7
C6 Cm6/Eb G
[Terceira Parte]
C6
In the cars and freeways
Cm6/Eb
Implore me to stay
Bm7 B
Away out of this place
C6
My mother said
Cm6/Eb
Just keep your head
G G#º Am7 D4
And play it, as it lays
[Quarta Parte]
Am7 D4
I somehow see what's beautiful
G G#º
In things that are ephemeral
Am7 D4
I'm my only friend of mine
G G#º
And love is just a piece of time
Am7 D4
In the world
G E7
In the world
[Refrão Final]
C6
And I couldn't help
Cm6/Eb G E7
But fall in love again
C6
And I couldn't help
Cm6/Eb G
But fall in love again
C6
And I couldn't help
Cm6/Eb G E7
But fall in love again
C6
And I couldn't help
Cm6/Eb G
But fall in love again
How to play I Thought I Saw Your Face Today
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.