I Told You
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(verse 1)
D
Maybe from the outside things look alright,
G A
But we know it isn't so
D
Cause baby on the inside, I spent all night,
G A
Counting reasons I should go,
[Refrão] D/F# G
How will I know when love's true,
A Bm - A
If it comes for real,
D
I told you, that you,
G A D
Shouldn't let me hold you 'cause it,
G A
Breaks my heart again,
Em7 D/F# G A
Every time you turn away,
(verse 2)
D
I don't want to go there,
Cause I've had my share,
G Asus A
Of believing lover?s lies,
D
And you've already shown me,
that I can't see,
G A
Just by looking into your eyes,
(chorus)
D/F# G
How will I know when love's true,
A Bm - A
If it comes for real,
D
I told you, that you,
G A D
Shouldn't let me hold you 'cause it,
G A
Breaks my heart again,
Em7 D/F# G A
Every time you turn away,
(lead chords - D - G - Asus - D - G - A)
(chorus)
D/F# G
How will I know when love's true,
A Bm - A
If it comes for real,
D
I told you, that you,
G A D
Shouldn't let me hold you 'cause it,
G A
Breaks my heart again,
Em Bm
Breaks my heart again,
G Bm
Breaks my heart again,
Em7 Bm G
Breaks my heart again,
How to play I Told 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 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.