Let Me Go
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D
They were sitting on his tailgate
Dm7
She was loving on his rough neck
G
She was talking bout running away
He was puffing on a cigarette
D Dm7 G
Just thinking
How am I gonna say goodbye
D Dm7 G
D
He said girl you got it good here
Dm7
You dont need to mess with
G
A guy going nowhere
She said how about Texas
Bm
He got up and shook his head then said
A
Aint you been listening
G
Its never gonna work out
And I think itd be a good time now to
D
Let me go
G
You dont need me baby
D G
Stop holding on the way you are
Bm A
Dont you know Im no good for you
G
And itll only break your heart
If you dont
D
Let me go
D Dm7 G
D
He said other than a dreamer
Dm7
I aint nothing but a drifter
G
You could do a lot better
He leaned over and he kissed her
Bm
He said you got another year of college and
A
A good mama and a daddy
G
And me I got 93 dollars
And this old 82 Chevy
D
Let me go
G
You dont need me baby
D G
Stop holding on the way you are
Bm A
Dont you know I’m no good for you
G
And itll only break your heart
If you dont
D
Let me go
Em7
She said nice try
D G
But you cant hide behind those shades there on your face
Em7
See I dont think youre all that tough
D
I just think youre scared of love
G
And I think I wont take up that much space
D G
Let me go take me with you baby
D G
Its so cold outside your arms
Bm
And we both know
A G
That youre not as strong as you think you are
D G
So let me go take me with you baby
D G
I belong where you are
Bm
Don't you know
A G
I'm so good for you and itll only break your heart
Down the road
If you dont
D G
Let me go
D G
With you baby
D G
Let me go
D G
With you baby
D G
D G
Just let me go
D Dm7 G
How to play Let Me Go
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.