(i Was Told) To Never Let You Go
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Intro: G#m F# G#m F#
F# E F#
G#m
The sands of time have run their course
F# E
She dodged them once so she could find her comfort
F#
From all the things she does to hurt her
G#m
And when she goes to close her eyes to sleep for the night
F# E F#
She hears opinions, they're not yours or mine
G#m F#
I say just throw this down and break this
G#m F#
Crushing hold they have on your soul
E F#
I was told to never let you go
G#m
I promise you've the prettiest of eyes
B F# E
It hurts so bad but you wont let it show
F#
I'll never let you know
G#m
It feels like the past you're now inside
B F#
Common sense will never let you go
G#m F# E F# (strum once and hold)
G#m
She stands out in crowd
F# E
She thinks out loud to save her breath
F#
With a portrait of her parents death
G#m
And I can show you stars
If this is who you are
F# E
You're far more priceless than the price that's spent
F# G#m
A choice like this gets harder just to fight through
F#
Just let this go
G#m
And we'll break this crushing hold
F#
They have on your soul
E F#
I was told to never let you go
G#m
I promise you've the prettiest of eyes
B F# E
It hurts so bad but you wont let it show
F#
I'll never let you know
G#m
It feels like the past you're now inside
B F#
Common sense will never let you go
G#m F# E
G#m E F#
My advice is to take all they steal right back
G#m
Whether we hate or unite
E F#
Make the ones who are hurting feel right
E F#
I was told to never let you go
G#m
I promise you've the prettiest of eyes
B F# E
It hurts so bad but you wont let it show
F#
I'll never let you know
G#m
It feels like the past you're now inside
B F#
Common sense will never let you go
E F# G#m B F#
How to play (i Was Told) To Never Let You Go
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.