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Intro
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7 Ab7/A
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7 Ab7/A
 
[Verso 1]
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7
She's seen it all before
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Ab7
And I can't escape anymore
F#maj7 Fm7
I'll just idle by
F#maj7 Fm7
I'll just idle by
 
Bmaj7 Gbmaj7 Bmaj7 Ab7
 
[Refrão]
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7 Ab7/A
Wait don't ever let go
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7 Ab7/A
Stay don't ever say no
 
[Verso 2]
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7
She's not afraid to leave
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Ab7
And I can't afford to plead
Gbmaj7 Fm7
I'll just idle by
Gbmaj7 Fm7
 
Bmaj7 Gbmaj7 Bmaj7 Ab7
 
[Refrão]
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7 Ab7/A
Wait don't ever let go
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7 Ab7/A
Stay don't ever say no
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7 Ab7/A
Wait don't ever let go
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7 Ab7/A
Stay don't ever say no
 
Bmaj7 Gbmaj7 Bmaj7 Ab7
 
Outro
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Gbmaj7
She's seen it all before
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Ab7
And I can't escape anymore
Gbmaj7 Fm7
I'll just idle by
Gbmaj7 Dbmaj7

How to play Idle By

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dbmaj7. 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.

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