Nothing Takes The Place Of You
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Intro:
(organ, pedal bass, and piano - there is no guitar on the record):
Ab Fm Db Eb
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Verse 1:
Ab Fm
I moved your pictures from my wall
Db Eb
And I'll replace them, both large and small
Ab Fm
And each new day finds me so blue
Bbm Eb Eb7+5
Nothing takes the place of you
Verse 2:
I read your letters one by one
And I still love you when it's all said and done
And oh my darling, I'm so blue
Bbm Eb Ab Ab7
Because nothing, oh nothing, takes the place of you
Bridge:
Db Ab
As... I write this letter
Eb Ab Ab7
It's raining on my windowpane
Db Fm
As... I feel the need of you
Bb7 Eb7 Eb7+5
Because without you nothing seems the same
Verse 3:
So I'll wait until you're home
Again I'll love you but I'm all alone
And oh, my darling, I'm so blue
Bbm Eb Ab
Because nothing, oh but nothing takes the place of you
Coda:
Ab Fm Bbm Eb [fade]
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-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Nothing Takes The Place Of You
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 Ab. 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.