It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference
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Intro:
[chorus chord progression; wordless vocals enter 2nd time]:
E/A A E/A A /G# E/F# F#m D D/E [2X]
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
E/A A E/A A /G#
Do you remember
E/F# F#m E/F# F#m
The last time I said
/E A/D D A/D D
If I ever thought of lying
/C# A/B Bm
I'd rather think of dying instead
D/E
And maybe you remember
E/A A E/A A /G#
The last time you called me
E/F# F#m E/F# F#m
To say we were through
/E A/D D A/D D
How it took a million tears
/C# A/B Bm
Just to prove they all were for you
D Em D
But those days are through 'cause
Chorus:
E/A A E/A A
It wouldn't have made any difference
/G# E/F# F#m
If you loved me
D D/E
How could you love me
E/A A E/A A
When it wouldn't really make any difference
/G# E/F# F#m
If you really loved me
[1, 2]: D D/E
You just didn't love me [1: 'cause]
[3, 4]: D Em D
You just did not love me 'cause
Verse 2:
I know of hundreds
Of times I could be
In the most unfaithful arms
That you always picture me
And maybe you remember that
Though I can't always
Show proof I was true
No one else could change my mind
Or stop me coming home to you
But those days are through 'cause
[repeat chorus]
Bridge:
G/D D/A A
Enough to believe me (enough to believe me)
G/D D/A A
Enough not to leave me (enough not to leave me)
G/D D/A
Enough not to look for
C#m F#m
A reason to be
C#m F#m
Unhappy with me
Bm C#m D D/E [N.C.]
And make me regret ever wanting you
D Em D
But those days are through 'cause
[repeat chorus 2X; fade]
-- another ace 70's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E/A. 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.