Leave Me Longing
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C
All my books I put away on the shelves we built together
Am
My clothes are neatly folded in the drawers
F G
The German plant you bought for me has been watered
C Am
All my records have been put back in order
F Dm
The dishes have been done
G
I swept the floors
Dm G
I put your paintings on my wall
C F
Set the mouse traps in the hall
E C Am F G
Now I'm waiting for the fall when you'll come back to me
F G C Am
So leave me longing, my one and only
F G C
Leave me longing for you
C
The doors have all been open, I let everybody in
Am
The house is still alive
Without you by my side
F G
Life goes on, and on, and on
C
And I still have sunny days
Am
And I still have rainy days
F Dm G
And I still have days when all I think of is you
Dm G
I see your paintings on my wall
C F
I wish that she would call
E C Am F G
And I'm waiting for the fall when you'll come back to me
F G C Am
So leave me longing, my one and only
F G Am
Leave me longing for you
F G C Am
So leave me longing my one and only
F G C
Leave me longing for you
How to play Leave Me Longing
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 C. 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.