Idle By
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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
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 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.