Many Tears Ago
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[Intro: ](A) (D) (A) (E) (F#m) (D) (A) (E) (D)
(A) Long time ago, in a far off place
I got caught up in a pretty face
(D) Diamond eyes, that stole my heart a(A)way (D)
(A) I would young, and so naive
I never thought you would ever leave
But (D) you packed your bags, and left for Santa (E) Fe
(F#m) Now, you're at my (D) door again
(F#m) Askin' me to (D) take you in
(F#m) But this time (D) things won't work that (E) way
Many tears a(A)go
(D) I (A) thought I (E) loved you
Many tears a(F#m)go
I thought my (D) heart would never (E) break
But, (F#m) oh the (D) pain that (A) you put (E) me through
Was (F#m) more than (A) I could (F#m) take
So take your (D) memory and (E) go
Cause that was many tears a(A)go
(A) Time goes by and feelings fade
I still have my lonely days
When I (D) can't help myself, from feeling (A) blue (D)
(A) Lord knows I've tried to forget
Some nights I still lie in bed
(D) Close my eyes, and all I see is (E) you
(F#m) But you never felt the (D) way I did
(F#m) So I tell my(D)self again
(F#m) Just what to(D)night I'm telling (E) you
Repeat Chorus
(F#m) But you never felt the (D) way I did
(F#m) So I tell my(D)self again
(F#m) Just what to(D)night I'm telling (E) you
Repeat Chorus
Fade out...
How to play Many Tears Ago
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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.