Memory
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[Intro ]
G#m7 F#
G#m7 F#
[Verso 1]
G#m7
It's on days like today
F#
When I think of her leaving
G#m7
I try to stop myself and say
F#
That I must be dreaming
G#m7
'Cause it's on nights like tonight
F#
As I picture how we used to be
G#m7
I begin to slowly see
B
That it will forever be
[Refrão]
G#m
A memory
F# C#
A memory
G#m
A memory yeah
F# C#
A memory oh-oh
G#m F#
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
C# G#m
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
F# C#
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh-oh
[Verso 2]
G#m
Oh the echoes of laughter
B F#
Still ring in my mind
G#m
They said to see her without you
B F#
Is like something from a different life
G#m
All of your songs and photos I will
B F#
Leave them all behind
G#m
But that piece left deep inside me
B F#
Oh it will forver be
[Refrão]
G#m
A memory
F# C#
A memory
G#m
A memory yeah
F# C#
A memory oh-oh
[Verso 3]
G#m
Well our bonds will crumble
B F#
And the tears they will dry
G#m
I'll forget your number
B F#
And delete you from my life
G#m
All of your songs and photos I will
B F#
Leave them all behind
G#m
But that piece left deep inside me
B F#
Oh it will forver be
[Refrão]
G#m
A memory
F# C#
A memory
G#m
A memory yeah
F# C#
A memory oh-oh
G#m E F#
G#m E F#
[Ponte]
G#m
One day I swear
E F#
I will stand there, all on my own
G#m E
These scars I bear, don't define my heart
F#
Or my love
[Refrão]
G#m
A memory
F# C#
A memory
G#m
A memory yeah
F# C#
A memory oh-oh
G#m E
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh (One day I swear, I will stand there, One day I swear, I will stand there)
F# G#m
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh (These scars I bear)
E F#
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh-oh (Don't define my heart)
G#m
A memory
N.C.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
N.C.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
N.C.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh-oh
How to play Memory
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m7. 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.