Instead Of Me
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Intro: Em A Em A
verse 1
Em
Today I read your note one last time, And made a picture in my mind
A D A Em A D A G
Then I buried your words in the ground, For no one to be found
Em
It troubles me to see the dirt on my hands, But I think you'd understand
A Em
God I miss you, God I miss you
[Refrão]F# Bm Em
Oh I know you are thinking of me but it's just not enough
F# Bm
You say "be patient my dear" but I need you here
G D A
But instead you're lost in feelings for somebody else
G D A Bm A G Bm A G
oh, And it hurts me you're with him now instead of me, Instead of me instead of me
verse 2
Em
Sometimes it's almost too much to bear, And it seems so unfair
A D A Em A D A G
Every secret and every little lie, Feeds the guilt inside
Em
Now I know there is no other way, Still I long for the day
A Em
When we can be as one, be as one
[Refrão]F# Bm Em
Oh I know you are thinking of me but it's just not enough
F# Bm
You say "be patient my dear" but I need you here
G D A
But instead you're lost in feelings for somebody else
G D A Bm A G Bm A G
oh, And it hurts me you're with him now instead of me, Instead of me instead of me
Bridge
A Em F# Em
Let's pretend for a moment, my dear, We could have it our way
A Em F# Em G
Our very own place, sipping red wine and beer, On the porch, on a summer's day
A
Wouldn't that be great?
Outro
G D A
But till then you're lost in feelings for somebody else
G D A
And it hurts me you're with him now instead of me, instead of me..
How to play Instead Of Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.