On The Verge Of Tears
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CAPO: 2
Intro: C
N.C. C G C
Hmmmm, oh, your memo-ry
Am Em F
It still amazes me
C
Even after all these years
G C F
I'm always on the verge of tears
C G C
I have tried in vain
Am Em F
To start my life again
C
Something always interferes
G C
'Cause I'm always on the verge of tears
[Refrão]
G C
When I see a friend that we used to know
G E7 Am C7
When I stop by that little place we used to go
F G
A quarter in the jukebox, a couple on the street
F G
It doesn't take a whole lot to get me on my knees
N.C. C G C
I still feel your touch
Am Em F
I still love you way too much
C
I'll get over you somehow
G C
But I think I'm gonna cry right now
[Refrão]
G C
When I hear your name, when they play that song
G E7 Am C7
I'm getting tired of people asking me what's wrong
F G
Can't they see I'm trying, everything is fine
F G
Hell, I'm only crying, crying all the time
N.C. C G C
Oh, your memo-ry
Am Em F
It just won't set me free
C
Even after all these years
G E7 Am C
I'm always on the verge of tears
F C
Even after all these years
G C
I'm always on the verge of tears
How to play On The Verge Of Tears
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.