It Could Be Said That Way
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Intro
D C#m7 F#m7
E7 A E7
[Verso 1]
A
When we look into each other's eyes
C#m7 F#m7 B7 E7
Our hearts aren't beating wildly as they beat before
Bm7
And when we hold each other in our arms
E A E7
We can't receive the same vibrations anymore
A
And when we hear each other speak our names
C#m7 F#m7 Bm7 E7
We don't hear the ringing and the singing of a million bells
G
Perhaps our hearing's failing us
D E7 A
Perhaps we're hearing other things but who can tell
[Refrão]
D E
It could be said that way
D A E7
It could be said that way
A G D E E7
But I'd much rather say it's time for me to go
[Verso 2]
D Bm7
What's the point in making leaving any harder
C Am7
Than a leaving really ought to be
D
And this road on which I travel
Bm7
Paved with broken glass and gravel
E D E
Has just room for me
D E Bm7 E
I hope there's room for me
A
I suspect that I'll be lonely
C#m7 F#m7 Bm7 E7
But I know that if I'm lonely I'll deserve to be
G
And I plan to think about you
D E A
Just as often as I will and that's my plans for me
[Refrão]
D E
It could be said that way
D A E7
It could be said that way
A G D E A7
But I'd much rather say it's time for me to go
Outro
D C#m7
What's the use in making rhymes
Bm7 E7 A D E A D A
I'd much rather say it's time for me to go ( notes played under chords)
How to play It Could Be Said That Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.