It Would Take A Strong Strong Man
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[Intro ]
D C#m Bm A Bm C#m
D C#m Bm A D
Verse
A
My heart starts breaking
Dm/A
When I think of making
D/A Dm/A
A plan to let you go
A F#m Bm
I keep thinking maybe tomorrow
E
I'm gonna let you know
C#m
But I when I think about leaving
F#m
I think about losing
Bm
The only love I ever knew
E7
Every time I think of you
[Refrão] A
My heart starts aching
Dm/A
My hands keep shaking
D/A Dm/A
And you know, you know, you know
A F#m
It would take a strong, strong man
D C#m Bm A Bm C#m
To ever let you go (to ever let you go)
D C#m Bm A D
To ever let you go
Verse
A
My heart's been hurting
Dm/A
When I see you flirting
D/A Dm/A
Every night out on the floor
A F#m Bm
I keep thinking maybe tomorrow
E
You'll grow to love me more
C#m
But whenever we're together
F#m
I could leave you never
Bm
Even though you treat me cruel
E7
Every time I look at you
[Refrão] A
My heart starts aching
Dm/A
My hands keep shaking
D/A Dm/A
And you know, you know, you know
A F#m
It would take a strong, strong man
D C#m Bm A Bm C#m
To ever let you go (to ever let you go)
D C#m Bm A E/G#
To ever let you go
Bridge
F#m
I tried to resist you
When you're gone, all I ever do is miss you
E
Anyone in love would know
D
Anyone with half a heart
E A
Could never let you go
Guitar Solo
A Dm/A D/A Dm/A
A F#m Bm E
Half-Verse
C#m
But I when I think about leaving
F#m
I think about losing
Bm E
The only girl I ever loved
C#m F#m
Can't you tell me why do you hurt me
Bm
I guess some people never see
E7
Especially a fool like me
[Refrão] A
My heart starts aching
Dm/A
My hands keep shaking
D/A Dm/A
And you know, you know, you know
A F#m
It would take a strong, strong man
D C#m Bm A Bm C#m
To ever let you go (to ever let you go)
D C#m Bm A Bm C#m
To ever let you go
D C#m Bm A Bm C#m
To ever let you go
D C#m Bm A Bm C#m
I'll never let you go
D C#m Bm A Bm C#m
(To ever let you go)
(fade out)
How to play It Would Take A Strong Strong Man
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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.