Listen To Me
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Intro
F#
[Verso 1]
F#
He would watch my baseball games each Monday
F#
I'd go over to his house to play that dumb old PGA game
D#m
And I didnt understand
C#
That he was just a man who'd never change
F#
And I thought I was too young to present it
F#
Yeah, my parents gave him everything he needed for repentance
D#m
But he said, "That's not for me"
C#
Momma cried and dad would plea while I just played
[Refrão]
D#m C# F#
Ooh-ooh, all the things I shouldve said
D#m C# F#
Ooh-ooh, maybe he would've had a chance
D#m C# F# D#m A#m
To turn around take the leap if I had another opportunity
F# F#
Would he listen to me
[Verso 2]
F#
He was full of love and lots of laughter
F#
A good husband who was quite affectionate to my grandmother
D#m
So loyal but so lost
C#
Oh, you never would've thought he ran from God
[Refrão]
D#m C# F#
Ooh-ooh, all the things I shouldve said
D#m C# F#
Ooh-ooh, maybe he would've had a chance
D#m C# F# D#m A#m
To turn around take the leap if I had another opportunity
A#m
Would he listen to me
D#m
Oh, would he list to me
A#m
Oh, would he list to me
D#m
Listen to me
[Ponte]
C# D#m
I'd tell him Jesus, only Jesus
A#m
Can forgive every sin you have done
C# D#m
It's not too late, please believe me
Grandad, you're never too far gone
[Verso 3]
F#
And as I sat there looking at the ashes
F#
The questions started burning in my heart as I reflected
D#m
What if I had spoken up?
C#
Would he have given love a second glance?
F#
No, I cant blame myself for his rejection
F#
Cause probably if I shared what I believed he'd lose attention
D#m
But thats what hurts me most
C#
I guess I'll never know 'cause I missed my chance
How to play Listen To Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.