On Bended Knee
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Intro Db Eb Fm7 Cm7 Bbm7 Eb7(4)
Db Eb Fm7 Cm7 Bbm7 Eb7(4)
Ab4 Ab
[Verso 1]
Eb Eb7M
Darlin I, I can't explain
Eb7
Where did we lose our way
Ab Ab/Bb
Girl, it's drivin' me insane
Eb
And I know I just need one more chance
Eb7M
To prove my love to you
Eb7
If you come back to me
Ab Ab/Bb
I guarantee that I'll never let you go
[Refrão]
Eb Bbm7
Can we go back to the days
Ab Ab/Bb
Our love was strong?
Eb Bbm7
Can you tell me how a perfect
Ab Ab/Bb
Love goes wrong?
Eb Bbm7
Can somebody tell me how to get things
Ab Abm
Back the way they used to be?
Eb Ab
Oh God, give me a reason
Ab7/Bb
I'm down on bended knee
( Db Eb Fm7 Dbm7 Bbm7 )
Eb7(4) Db Eb
I'll never walk again
Fm7 Dbm7 Bbm7
Until ya come back to me
Eb7(4) Ab4 Ab
I'm down on bended knee
( Ab Gm Fm7 )
[Verso 2]
Eb Eb7M
So many nights I dream of you
Eb7
Holding my pillow tight
Ab Ab/Bb
I know that I don't need to be alone
Eb Eb7M
When I open up my eyes to face reality
Eb7
Every moment without you seems like eternity
Ab Ab/Bb
I'm begging you, begging you come back to me!
[Refrão]
Eb Bbm7
Can we go back to the days
Ab Ab/Bb
Our love was strong?
Eb Bbm7
Can you tell me how a perfect
Ab Ab/Bb
Love goes wrong?
Eb Bbm7
Can somebody tell me how to get things
Ab Abm
Back the way they used to be?
Eb Ab
Oh God, give me a reason
Ab7/Bb
I'm down on bended knee
( Db Eb Fm7 Dbm7 Bbm7 )
Eb7(4) Db Eb
I'll never walk again
Fm7 Dbm7 Bbm7
Until ya come back to me
Eb7(4) Ab4 Ab
I'm down on bended knee
( Ab Gm Fm7 )
Eb
Baby, I'm sorry
Eb7M
Please forgive me for all the wrong I've done
Eb7
Please come back home girl
I know you put all your trust in me
Ab Ab/Bb
I'm sorry, I let you down, please, forgive me!
[Ponte]
Cm Cm7/Bb
Gonna swallow my pride, say I'm sorry
Ab7M Fm7 G7(5+)
Stop pointing fingers, the blame is on me
Cm Cm7/Bb
I want a new life, and I want it with you
Ab7M Fm7 G7(5+)
If you feel the same, don't ever let it go
Cm G7/B
You gotta believe in the spirit of love
Cm7/Bb Aº
It can heal all things, we won't hurt anymore
Ab Fm9
No I don't believe our love's terminal
Ab/Bb
I'm down on my knees
A/B
Begging you please
[Refrão]
E Bm7
Can we go back to the days
A A/B
Our love was strong?
E Bm7
Can you tell me how a perfect
A A/B
Love goes wrong?
E Bm7
Can somebody tell me how to get things
A Am
Back the way they used to be?
E A
Oh God, give me a reason
A/B E
I'm down on bended knee
Final D E F#m Dbm Bm7
E4 E A4 A
How to play On Bended Knee
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Db. 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.