Just Be Your Tear
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[Intro](after fade in): G D/F# C C
G D/F#
I don't know why he does what he does
C
Playing lost and found with your love
Trying to confuse you, use you
G
Girl he's gonna lose you, sure enough
G D/F#
Don't know why he says all those things
Em+
Always shooting down your dreams
Em/D# Em/A
He oughtta know better than that
A7
He oughtta be watching his back
Cause you know, you know
Chorus:
G D/F#
Girl I love the shine in your eyes
C D
If only just for a moment, girl I'd be satisfied
G D/F#
If I could only touch your cheek
C D
Maybe that's all I'd need, to make my life complete
Em+ Em/D# A7
Cause girl I can make you smile
C
If you knew that I was here
D G
Wishing I could just be your tear
G D/F# C C
G D/F#
I don't know why he can't find the words
C
Saying all those things you deserve
Girl if it was me there, I swear
G
You know you wouldn't have to feel so unsure
G D/F#
About what tomorrow might bring
Em+
Girl you know I'd give everything
Em/D# Em/A
If I could just hold you like him
A7
If I could be more than just friends
Cause you know, you know
Chorus 2:
G D/F#
Girl I love the shine in your eyes
C D
If only just for a moment, girl I'd be satisfied
G D/F#
If I could only touch your cheek
C D
Maybe that's all I'd need, to make my life complete
Em+ Em/D# A7
Cause girl I can make you smile
C
If you knew that I was here
A
Wishing I could just be your tear
Break(in from chorus): A E/G# F#m A D C
REPEAT FIRST CHORUS
G D/F# C C (repeat this twice with ad-lib)
G
Oh girl I love the shine in your eyes
D/F# C
And your kiss and your smile and your touch
G
Girl I love that look in your eyes
D/F# C
When you say that you need you so much
G
If only I could just be your tear
(keep repeating the intro progression til fade)
How to play Just Be Your Tear
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.