Ive Tried
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Intro
Am7 Em7
[Verso 1]
Am7
Someone else could take you
Em7
If I don't do this right
Am7
If you ever get tired of me
Em7
I'll try to make it right
Am7
Ask you what I've done
Gmaj7
What can I do?
G Am7
Did I come on strong?
Em7
I don't know any other way
[Refrão]
Am7
And I've tried
Em7 Em
But those lips are tellin' me to kiss them
Am7
And I've tried
Em7
But those eyes are tellin' me to listen
[Verso 2]
Am7
She said, "Could you trust me
If you loved me?
Em Em7
I can take care of you"
Am7
She said, "Could you hold me
Without askin'
Em Em7
I'm never lettin' go of you?"
Am
Well, I've touched you once before
Em Am
Now, I want more, need more
Em
I'm holdin' back for sure, I'll take it slow for her
[Refrão]
Am
And I've tried
Em
But those lips are tellin' me to kiss them
Am
And I've tried
Em
But those eyes are tellin' me to listen
[Ponte]
Am
So I'll hide my passion
Em
I don't want it to scare her
Am
And I've tried
Em
But those thighs, they talk to me and whisper
Outro
Cm
I've tried so hard
C Em
But I couldn't ignore the sparkle in your eyes
Bm
I couldn't ignore the faith in your words
Cm C
The love in your touch
C5
I want you to know that no matter how soon we met
Cm
It could be love at any time
C5
It could be passion without a cost
C
It could just be
C5
Love at first sight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.