Kevin Van Arkel
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Intro
Bm A G F#
verse 1
Bm A G F#
It was many years ago when we brought you away.
Bm A G F#
The disease that you got, it wasn’t okay.
Bm A G F#
We didn’t speak about it, because that is how we are.
Bm A G F#
But we were crying out of our hearts.
verse 2
Bm A G F#
I got bullied at school and my grades, they were bad.
Bm A G F#
I didn’t care about it because you were in my head.
Bm A G F#
They thought I had some blackouts, at least that is what they said.
Bm A G F#
But I just couldn’t function with the problems in my head.
[Refrão]Bm A G F#
I do not want to think about it. I do not want to speak it out.
Bm A G F#
I don’t want to tell the truth to you because you won’t stay around.
Bm A G F#
I do not want to think about it. I do not want to speak it out.
Bm A G F#
I don’t want to tell the truth to you because you won’t stay around.
Bm A G F#
For that long…
Bm A G F#
For that long…
verse 3
Bm A G F#
My family was struggling and so was I.
Bm A G F#
We didn’t talk about it, all we did was fight.
Bm A G F#
We only used words, just to make clear.
Bm A G F#
But we knew that it hurt you, when you stood up out that chair.
verse 4
Bm A G F#
And you know that I’m sorry but I really can’t tell
Bm A G F#
Because that’s how we are, all our feelings, they are shelled.
Bm A G F#
And now I am crying, writing this song.
Bm A G F#
What is our purpose, what did I do wrong?
[Refrão]Bm A G F#
I do not want to think about it. I do not want to speak it out.
Bm A G F#
I don’t want to tell the truth to you because you won’t stay around.
Bm A G F#
I do not want to think about it. I do not want to speak it out.
Bm A G F#
I don’t want to tell the truth to you because you won’t stay around.
Bm A G F#
For that long…
Bm A G F#
For that long…
Verse 5
Bm A G F#
The school problems continued and I felt really depressed.
Bm A G F#
I dropped out of college and I didn’t get much rest.
Bm A G F#
What is he doing? And why is he gone.
Bm A G F#
That where the questions, but they were the last.
Bridge
Bm A
The last to hear about it.
G F#
The last to get a text.
Bm A
The last that thought about me.
G F#
And the last that did their best.
Outro
Bm
How to play Kevin Van Arkel
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.