Make Me Say Goodbye
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[Intro ]
D F# G Gm
[Verso 1]
D F# G A
The night is short, the road is long
D F# G A
And I don't ever think I've felt so alone
D F# G
Everything's in black and white
A D N.C. F# G A
It must feel so good to have colored siiiiiiiiiiight
[Verso 2]
D F# G A
When smiles are few and far between
D F# G A
The only thing I have are my memories
D F# G
The road looks dark and lonely ahead
A D
But I know I have to escape my head
F# G A
Leave me for dead
[Refrão]
G D F# Em A
But I won't let you see me cry, no, no
G D F# Em A
I turn my head to an open sky
G D F# Em A G
Don't make me say goodbye, I'm not ready, no I can't see you cry
D F# Em A
I'll close my eyes
G Gm D
I'll close my eyes
[Verso 3]
D F# G Em A
I'm not sure of what I know
D F# G Em A
The road is winding, I don't like being alone
D F# G Em A D
I'm not sure of what's ahead, but I know I have to escape my head
F# G Em A
Leave me for dead
[Refrão]
G D F# Em A
But I won't let you see me cry, no, no
G D F# Em A
I turn my head to an open sky
G D F# Em A G
Don't make me say goodbye, I'm not ready, no I can't see you cry
D F# Em A
I'll close my eyes
G Gm D
I'll close my eyes
G Gm D
I'll close my eyes
G Gm
I'll close my-
[Refrão]
G D F# Em A
But I won't let you see me cry, no, no
G D F# Em A
I turn my head to an open sky
G D F# Em A G
Don't make me say goodbye, I'm not ready, no I can't see you cry
D F# Em A
I'll close my eyes
G Gm D
I'll close my eyes
How to play Make Me Say Goodbye
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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.