Id Rather Look Away
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[Intro ]
D D G D
[Verso 1]
D G D
If you should see her when we're out in town
G D
Please don't let me know
D G D
I'd get so shaky and fall off the bone
G A
If I had to say hello
[Refrão]
D G D
I'd never tried to make you take a side
Em A
I know you're still friends
G D
I'd rather look away
G D
I'd rather look away
G D A D D G D
I'd rather look away than to see her then
[Verso 2]
D G D
If you had heard the things we said in love
G D
You would understand
D G D
Why I could never catch my breath to kiss
G A
A cheek or shake a hand
[Refrão]
D G D
I'd never tried to make you take a side
Em A
I know you're still friends
G D
I'd rather look away
G D
I'd rather look away
G D A D
I'd rather look away than to see her then
Instrumental
D D G D G G D D
D D G D G G A A
[Refrão]
D G D
I'd never tried to make you take a side
Em A
I know you're still friends
G D
I'd rather look away
G D
I'd rather look away
G D A D
I'd rather look away than to see her then
Outro
G D
I'd rather look away
G D
I'd rather look away
G D A D d g d
I'd rather look away than to see her then
How to play Id Rather Look Away
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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.