On The Line
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Use E for guitar and Em for piano
{Verse 1:}
C Em F
I didn't wanna say 'I'm sorry
G C
For breaking us apart
Em F
I didn't wanna say 'It was my fault
G C
Even though I knew it was
Em F
I didn't wanna call you back
G C
Cause I knew that I was wrong
Em F G
Yeah I knew I was wrong
{Chorus:}
C G
One in the same
Am G
Never to change
Am G F
Our love was beautiful
C G
We got it all
Am G
Destined to fall
Am G F
Our love was tragical
C G
Wanted to call
Am G
No need to fight
Am G F
You know I wouldn't lie
G
But tonight, we'll leave it on the line
{Verse 2:}
Listen baby
C Em F
Never would have said Forever
F
If we knew it'd end so fast
C Em
Why did you say I love you
F G
If you knew it that it wouldn't last
C Em F
Baby I just can't hear what your saying
G C
The line is breaking up
Em F G
Or is that just us, or is that just us
{Chorus:}
C G
One in the same
Am G
Never to change
Am G F
Our love was beautiful
C G
We got it all
Am G
Destined to fall
Am G F
Our love was tragical
C G
Wanted to call
Am G
No need to fight
Am G F
You know I wouldn't lie
G
But tonight, we'll leave it on the line
{Bridge:}
C Em
I try to call again
F G
And get iin your mailbox
C Em
Like a letter left unread
F G
Apologies are often open ended
C Em F
But this one's better left unsaid
{Chorus:}
C G
One in the same
Am G
Never to change
Am G F
Our love was beautiful
C G
We got it all
Am G
Destined to fall
Am G F
Our love was tragical
C G
Wanted to call
Am G
No need to fight
Am G F
You know I wouldn't lie
G
But tonight, we'll leave it on the line
How to play On The Line
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 E. 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.