Leave While I'm Not Looking
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verse 1
Bb
If you're gonna leave
Gm
You're gonna leave my heart in pieces
Gm
If you're gonna go
Eb D
Then you're gonna be the reason why I, I, I cry
Bb
If this is goodbye
Gm
Then you're gonna leave me shattered
Gm
You're gonna take away
Gm
Only everything that matters
Eb D
I, I, I might die
[Refrão]
Eb F Bb Gm
So if you go, leave while I'm not looking
Gm Eb F
Do it fast, oh, please, don't kill me slow
Bb Gm
Leave while I'm not looking
Eb F
Go silently so my heart won't know
Gm F
Leave while I'm not looking
Eb F Gm F Eb Gm
'Cause I can't watch you go, watch you go, watch you go
verse 2
Bb
If this is the end then it's only gonna end me
Gm
You rip my heart apart
Gm
There ain't nothing gonna mend me
Eb D
I, I, I won't lie
Bb
If you walk away then baby, I don't wanna see it
Gm
You're gonna take away only all I've ever needed
Eb D
I-I-I might die
[Refrão]
Bb F Bb Gm
So if you go, leave while I'm not looking
Gm Eb F
Do it fast, oh, please, don't kill me slow
Bb Gm
Leave while I'm not looking
Eb F
Go silently so my heart won't know
Gm F
Leave while I'm not looking
Eb F Gm F Eb D
'Cause I can't watch you go, watch you go, watch you go
Bridge
D Gm
(Please) Have some mercy
F
You hurt me more than you know
[Refrão]
Bb Gm
So if you go, leave while I'm not looking
Eb F
Do it fast, oh, please, don't kill me slow
Bb Gm
Leave while I'm not looking
Eb F
Go silently so my heart won't know
Bb Gm
Leave while I'm not looking
Eb F Bb Gm
'Cause I, I can't stand to see you go
Eb F Bb
I, I can't stand to see you go
Gm
Watch you go, watch you go, oh no
Eb F
Watch you go, watch you go
Bb
Can't stand to see you go
How to play Leave While I'm Not Looking
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 Bb. 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.