View chords used in this chart
D / G / D / / / / / G / Bm / / / D / / /
 
D G A D
% Why am I so nervous, please explain to me, why I can't sleep
In my mind confusion, I see you everywhere, but we don't speak
Tell me why I'm nervous, please explain to me, why I can't sleep
 
G A D A G
1. I close my eyes to shelter, in the dark I try to hide
G A Bm A G
2. I try so hard to touch you, but you're always out of reach
3. Please explain to me, why you're always out of reach
 
G A D G A |(3) G F#m Em A
If you leave me on my own I'm worried I could lose my way. Go %(2)
If you walked right by would I see it in your eye would you turn away.
If the water ran dry would I see it in your eye would you walk away.
 
D F#m
Seems to me I've been a long time on this road
It seems to me I've been a long time on this road and I wonder why
 
G Ebmaj7 A
Has there been a sign another way and I've passed it by
Has there been a sign that points another way and I've passed it by
 
F#m Bm
I don't know what it is that drives me on
 
Em A
Gotta keep a-movin', gotta keep a-movin' on.
Gotta keep a-movin', gotta keep a-movin' on, and on, and on.
 
D F#m G
{Bring it on home, let's bring it on home your love} (x3)
 
Ebmaj7 A G D
Down par - a - llel lines
 
Em A / / /
Don't question faith, don't answer lies. (2) Go &
 
D / F#m / Bm / / / / /
Go %(3)
 
D
& You know you gotta keep movin'
 
F#m G
Let's bring it on home your love
 
D F#m G Ebmaj7 A
{Bring it on home, let's bring it on home your love} Repeat & fade

How to play Nervous

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

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.

More chords by The Moody Blues

Advertisement
Advertisement