I Won´t Stay Long
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E Em E
Leaves are falling, and
Em E Em E Em
something's calling me here
E Em
The state of depression that I'm walking in,
E Em E Em E Em
Got the impression that I won't stay here long.
A Am
I know I am like this,
E Em E Em
but still I don't know what to do.
E Em E
The sky is darkening,
Em E Em E Em
I can feel it in the air.
E Em
My heart is sinking,
E Em E Em E Em
I know winter's on its way.
A Am
I know I am like this,
E Em E Em
but still I don't know what to do.
A Am
I know I am like this,
E Em E Em
Oh sister show me what to do.
G F#
I know there's a way to get this another day.
F E E7
When will I know if there's a way for me?
G F#
I want to lie in the sand
F
and have the sun shine on me.
E Em E Em E
Is that way too much to ask?
How to play I Won´t Stay Long
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.