Memories
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[Intro ]: E Abm E Abm B
Verse
E
He was the congregations vagrant
Abm
With an unrequited love
E
When your passion's exultation
B
Then finding refuge is not enough
E
She was the youngest of the family
Abm
And the last to be let go
E Abm
When they decided they would try and make it
B
on their own
[Refrão]
C#m A
Oh memories whered you go?
E B
You were all ive ever known
C#m A
How I miss yesterday
E B
And how I let it fade away
C#m A B B (2x)
Whered you go
Verse
E
When July Became December
Abm
Their Affection Fought The Cold
E
But They Couldnt Quite Remember
B
What Inspired Them To Go
E
And it was beautifully depressing
Abm
Like a streetcar named desire
E
They were fighting for their love that
Abm B
had started growing tired
[Refrão]
C#m A
Oh memories whered you go?
E B
You were all ive ever known
C#m A
How I miss yesterday
E B
And how I let it fade away
Solo
C# Eb E
C# Eb E
B Ab F# F#
E F#
C# Eb E
C# C# B B
Verse
E
When the money lost momentum
Abm
And the bills were piling high
E
Then the smile had finally faded from the
B
Apple of their eye
E
They were young and independent
Abm
And they thought they had it planned
E
Shouldve known right from the start
Abm B
You can’t predict the end
[Refrão]
C#m A
Oh memories whered you go?
E B
You were all ive ever known
C#m A
How I miss yesterday
E B
And how I let it fade away
E
How to play Memories
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.