If Only You Would Listen From School Of Rock
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verse 1
Cm F
You always talk, talk, talk all the time.
Cm F
You never let me get in a word.
Cm F
I wish I had, I had a dime
Cm F
For ev'ry thought I've swallowed unheard.
Bb C
No matter what it is that I do,
Bb C
It's like I just can't seem to get through.
[Refrão]
F Am
I’ve got so much to say,
Bb C
If only you would listen.
F Am
I’ve tried ev'ry which way,
Bb C
And still you never listen.
F C7 Dm
Can't you see I'm hurting?
A7 Bb
I couldn't be more clear.
F
But I promise,
Bb C F
One day I'll make you hear.
verse 2
Cm F
You know I try, try, try to explain-
Cm F
I’m not the kid you want me to be.
Cm F
And yet it's all, it's all in vein--
Cm F
You just don't wanna see the real me.
Bb C
You think you know what I'm all about--
Bb C
And yet you just keep shutting me out!
[Refrão]
F Am
I’ve got so much to share,
Bb C
If only you would listen.
F Am
You could prove that you care,
Bb C
If only you would listen.
F C Dm
I’m not gonna beg you--
A7 Bb
You'll never see a tear.
F Bb C F
But I promise, one day, I'll make you hear.
Bridge
Eb Bb F
Yeah, you'll see one day,
Eb Bb F
I’m gonna make you hear me.
Eb Bb F
Gotta find a way,
Eb Bb F
But you are gonna hear me.
Eb Bb F
Got so much to say
Eb Bb F
And I'm gonna make you hear me.
Bb C
Maybe then you'll listen!
Bb C
You gotta listen!
Bb C
You need to listen!
Bb C
You better listen!
[Refrão]
F# Bbm
I’ve got so much inside,
B C#
If only you would listen!
F# Bbm
Joy and anger and pride,
B C#
If only you would listen!
F# C# D#m
It's not much I'm asking,
Bb B
I only want your ear.
F# B C# F#
Yeah, I promise, one day, I'll make you hear.
F# C# D#m
It's not much I'm asking,
Bb B
I only want your ear.
F# B C#
And I promise, one day, I'll shake you,
F# B C#
So damn hard that at last, I'll wake you,
F# B C# F#
Yeah, I promise, one day, I'll make you hear!
How to play If Only You Would Listen From School Of Rock
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.