I Threw it All Away
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C Am F C
I once held her in my arms,
Am F G
She said she would always stay.
A Dm C F C
But I was cruel, I treated her like a fool,
F C F
I threw it all away.
C Am F C
Once I had mountains in the palm of my hand,
Am F G
And rivers that ran through ev'ry day.
A Dm C F C
I must have been mad, I never knew what I had,
F C F
Until I threw it all away.
G
Love is all there is,
C A
It makes the world go 'round,
F G A
Love and only love, it can't be denied.
F G
No matter what you think about it
C Am
You just won't be able to do without it.
Bb F G
Take a tip from one who's tried.
C Am F C
So if you find someone that gives you all of her love.
Am F G
Take it to your heart, don't let it stray,
A Dm C F
For one thing that's certain, You will surely be a-hurtin'
C F C F C
If you throw it all away.
G7 C
If you throw it all away.
How to play I Threw it All Away
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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.