If You're Not Here By My Side
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Intro
C F Em Dm C G C G
verse 1
C G
Gotta catch that plane at 7:30
F C
Why haven't you come to say goodbye
C G
Time is running out and I'm still waiting
F C
I'm so lost without you, I could die
Bridge 1
Am Em
Yesterday you said you loved me
Am Em
Everything seemed to be fine
Am F
Today you're not here, I'm so lonely
Dm F G
It's the waiting that's driving me out of my mind
verse 2
C G
Don't know how I'll sing in that big city
F C
How can I perform if you're not there
C G
This will be the worst of all my journeys
F C
The image of your face will follow me everywhere
Bridge 2
Am Em
I need your tender kisses
Am Em
The feel of your hands, your caress
Am F
Your perfume has me burning
Dm
My heart is yearning to touch you
F G
I need you so much
[Refrão] F G
If you're not here, by my sides
Em
Can't hold back the tears
Am
I try to hide
F Em
Don't think I can take it
F Dm
I know I won't make it
G7
Make it without you
F G
If you're not here, by my side
Em Am
Only your love keeps me alive
F Em
No sense in dreaming
F Dm
My life has no meaning
C
If you're not here
Instrumental
G F C F G C
Bridge 2
Am Em
I need your tender kisses
Am Em
The feel of your hands, your caress
Am F
Your perfume has me burning
Dm
My heart is yearning to touch you
F G
I need you so much
[Refrão] F G
If you're not here, by my side
Em
Can't hold back the tears
Am
I try to hide
F Em
Don't think I can take it
F Dm
I know I won't make it
G7
Make it withou you
F G
If you're not here, by my side
Em
Only your love keeps me alive
Am
No sense in dreaming
F Em
My life has no meaning
C
If you're not here
Outro
G F C F G C
How to play If You're Not Here By My Side
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.