If Youre Here When I Get Back
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D G D G D G
[Verse 1]
D F#m
Kiss me baby on the curb
G D
Throw your arms around my waist
D F#m
Send me off with your sweet words
G D
Say a little prayer, show a little faith
G F# Em
These boots are broken in from always leaving you
A
This road takes lots of turns
A
Each one leads me back to you, but
[Chorus]
D F#m G
If you're here when I get back
G D
Will you open up the door
D F#m G
If you're here when I get back
G Em
Will you pull me to the floor
Em G
Will you kiss me like before?
A D
I couldn't ask for more
G D G
I couldn't ask for more
[Verse 2]
D F#m
I know you hate to sleep alone
G D
I feel strangers closing in
D F#m
I wanna crawl rigt through this phone
G D
and feel the softness of your skin
G F#
I feel so helpless and
F# Em
these walls are creeping closed
A
In this here hotel room
A
tonight I'm sleeping with your ghost, but
[Chorus]
D F#m G
If you're here when I get back
G D
Will you put my fears to rest?
D F#m G
If you're here when I get back
G Em
lay your head upon my chest
Em G
with nothing to confess
A D
Aw baby please say yes
G D G
Aw darlin', please say yes
[Verse 3]
D F#m
If I stay away too long
G D
and somebody takes my place
D F#m
whenever sad boys sing their songs
G D
I'll hear your voice, I'll see your face
G Fm Em
And, if the morning light we never share
A
you know you're there, each and every single prayer, but
[Chorus]
D F#m G
If you're here when I get back
G D
We'll put all that aside
D F#m G
If you're here when I get back
G Em
Will you open your arms wide?
Em G
Will you let me come inside?
A D
I'd be so satisfied
[Outro]
G D
I'd be so satisfied
G D
I'd be so satisfied
How to play If Youre Here When I Get Back
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.