If You're Not Gone Too Long
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Intro:
G A7 D7 G
[Verso 1]
G
I'm gonna wipe these teardrops from my eyes
C
There ain't no use for me to cry
G D7
And there's some things I think I need to say
G
I'll think about you every day
C
Every day while you're away
G A7
I'll be true to you, honey, while you're gone
D7 G
If you're not gone too long
[Refrão]
C
But if you're gone for a year or two
G
It may be too long for me to be true
C G D7
I might find somebody else 'cause I get lonesome by myself
G
I'll be the truest love you've known
C
And for a while I'll stay at home
G A7
I'll be true to you, honey, while you're gone
D7 G
If you're not gone too long
Interlude:
G C
G A7 D7 G
[Verso 2]
G
Tomorrow you'll be gone, I know
C
So love me now before you go
G D7
We don't know what's farther down the road
G
There may be a detour sign
C
To upset plans of yours and mine
G A7
I'll be true to you, honey, while you're gone
D7 G
If you're not gone too long
[Refrão]
C
But if you're gone for a year or two
G
It may be too long for me to be true
C G D7
I might find somebody else 'cause I get lonesome by myself
G
I'll be the truest love you've known
C
And for a while I'll stay at home
G A7
I'll be true to you, honey, while you're gone
D7 G
If you're not gone too long
D7 G
If you're not gone too long
How to play If You're Not Gone Too Long
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.