Leave The Pieces
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A C9
You're not sure that you love me
G D
But you're not sure enough to let me go
A C9
Baby it ain't fair, you know
G D
To just keep me hanging 'round
A C9
You say you don't want to hurt me
G D
Don't want to see my tears
A C9
So why you still standing here
G
Watching me drown?
******
Chorus:
G G
And it's alright, and I'll be fine
D
Don't worry about this heart of mine
C9 G D
Just take your love and hit the road
G G
There's nothing you can do or say
D
You're gonna break my heart anyway
C9 G D
So just leave the pieces when you go
******
(Chords the same as 1st verse):
Now you can drag out this heartache
Or baby you can make it quick
Really get it over with
And just let me move on
Don't concern yourself
With this mess you left for me
I can clean it up, you see
Just as long as you're gone
*Chorus REPEAT*
G D
You're not making up your mind
A C9
It's killin' me and wastin' time
D G
And I need so much more than that
G G D
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
*Chorus REPEAT*
Oh, yeah
C9 G D
Just leave the pieces when you go
C9 G D
Oooo, yeah, leave the pieces when you go
G G D
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
G G D
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
G G A
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
G D A
Leave the pieces when you go
How to play Leave The Pieces
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 A. 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.