Million Words
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Capo 2
D
All the times
That it slipped my mind to mention
A
That you’re the one I need
And if I forgot to tell you
Bm
I was wrong to ever doubt it
And you’re all I think about yeah
G
There’s a million words I should’ve said....
D
I remember you were standing in my doorway
A
And the words were on my lips
That you’ve never looked so beautiful
Bm
Oh, just to be near you
Don’t you know how good that feels
G F#m
These are all the things I should’ve said
G
Did I miss my chance?
F#m G
Is it too late? To say…
D
Now I'm half a world away from you
A
But you’re always on my mind
Bm
There’s a million words that I could’ve said
G
And you might still be mine
D
And if there’s someone where I used to be
A
I hope he tells you everyday
Bm
With a million words that I should’ve said
G D
I wish I could tell you always
D
When you were mine, did I push you far away
A
Blame this whole weight on my shoulders
Baring down on me
Bm
But then I only had to see you
Don’t you know how good that feels?
G F#m
These are all the words I should’ve said
G F#m G
Did I miss my chance? Is it too late? To say...
D
Now I'm half a world away from you
A
But you’re always on my mind
Bm
There’s a million words that I could’ve said
G
And you might still be mine
D
And if there’s someone where I used to be
A
I hope he tells you everyday
Bm
With a million words that I should’ve said
G D
I wish I could tell you always
D
And if i could only catch you right and throw a smile
A
Baby I could start to say what’s screaming in my mind
Bm G
You should know that what I want to say could take all night
F#m
Oh my whole life
G F#m G
Do I get a second chance to make you mine tonight?
D*
Now I'm half a world away from you
A*
But you’re always on my mind
Bm*
There’s a million words that I could’ve said
G*
And you might still be mine
D
And if I ever get the chance again
A
I would tell you everyday
Bm
With a million words that I should’ve said
G D
I wish I could tell you always
A
Always
Bm
Always
G
Always
D
Always
How to play Million Words
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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.