I Wasn't There
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Intro C#m F#m E D C
C#m F#m E D C
F#m
The plane landed now, cold wind is blowing
E
It's the weather in this town, the fog is coming
D
I've been waiting too long to forgive
C
What can we do to release?
F#
But even with an ocean between us
E
Until all the water turns to dust
D
You can count on me anytime
C
Please, never say goodbye
F#m E/G# A B F#m E/G# A
When you were lost there was nothing to guide you
D/A C#
When you won I didn't share your brightness
F#m E
When you cried I couldn't come through
D C#m
When you laughed I couldn't laugh with you
F#m
Almost ruined it all including your self esteem
E
Facing a free fall inside of me
D
Why you are so cruel when you're alone?
C
Let it heal and just let it go
F#m E/G# A B F#m E/G# A
Can you fill me up night and day?
D/A C#
Hear me now, listen what I say
F#m E
When you cried I couldn't come through
D C#m
When you laughed I couldn't laugh with you
F#m E
When you were down I couldn't hold you tight
D C#m
I wasn't there to tell you is alright
( C#m )
C#m B A G#m
Leaves are blowing, wind is the master
C#m B A C#m/G#
Of a gentle disaster that brings you to me
C#m B A G#m
Touch me, hold me, many years are gone
Final C#m B A G#m C#m
How to play I Wasn't There
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 C#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.