Its probably me - Sting With Eric Clapton
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Cm
 
Em
If the night turned cold and the stars looked down
 
And you hug yourself on the cold, cold ground
Am7 D
You wake the morning in a stranger's coat
Em
No one would you see
 
Am7 Bm7
You ask yourself, who'd watch for me
Em A
My only friend, who could it be?
Cadd9 B7 Em
It's hard to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me
 
When your belly's empty and the hunger's so real
 
And you're too proud to beg and too dumb to steal
Am7 D
You search the city for your only friend
Em
No one would you see
 
Am7 Bm7
You ask yourself, who'd watch for me
Em A
A solitary voice to speak out and set you free
Cadd9 B7 Em
I hate to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me
 
Am7 D
You're not the easiest person I ever got to know
G Em
And it's hard for us both to let our feelings show
Am7 D
Some would say I should let you go your way
Gmaj7
You'll only make me cry
 
Am7 Bm7
But if there's one guy, just one guy
Em A
Who'd lay down his life for you and die
Cadd9 B7 Em
I hate to say it, I hate to say, but it's probably me
 
Am7 Bm7 Em Am D Em Am Bm7 Em A C B7 Em
 
When the world's gone crazy and it makes no sense
 
And there's only one voice that comes to your defence
Am7 D
And the jury's out and your eyes search the room
Gmaj7
And one friendly face is all you need to see
 
Am7 Bm7
If there's one guy, just one guy
Em D Em A
Who'd lay down his life for you and die
Cadd9 B7 Em
I hate to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me
Cadd9 Hm7 A7/B
I hate to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me
Cadd9 B7 Em
I hate to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me
Cadd9 Hm7 A7/B
I hate to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me
Cadd9 B7 Em
I hate to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me
Cadd9 Hm7 A7/B
I hate to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me
Cadd9 B7 Em
I hate to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me
Cadd9 Hm7 A7/B
I hate to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me
Cadd9 B7 Em
I hate to say it, I hate to say it, but it's probably me

How to play Its probably me

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Cm. 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.

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