(P.F. Sloan - Steve Barri)
View chords used in this chart
Intro (piano, in octaves; doubled with acoustic 12-string second time)
G A B C D E F
Link:
G Fadd9 C G Fadd9 C [Fadd9: xx3213 C: x32013]
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Verse 1:
G Fadd9 C
I didn't cry
G Fadd9 C G Fadd9 C
I just stood and watched her say goodbye
G Fadd9 C
She closed the do-or
G Fadd9 C D
And said "I don't want to see you anymore"
Chorus:
G
Things I should have said to her
F C F C G
That maybe would have changed her mind to stay
G
Things I should have said to her
F C F C Dsus4 D
Like "girl, I love you so let love find a way"
Verse 2:
Was it that she
Just couldn't understand a man like me
Was I to blame
Did I leave too many things unexplained?
[repeat chorus]
Bridge:
Bm Em
Why didn't I try telling her
A7 D
She was all I had
Bm Em
Why didn't I try telling her
A7 D D7 G
Now she's gone and I feel oh so bad
G [N.C.] F Bb G [N.C.] Bb G
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[repeat verse 1 w/acoustic guitar and percussion only; omit all F and C chords]
[repeat intro]
Coda:
G F C
Things I should have said to her [repeat to fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (P.F. Sloan - Steve Barri)
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 G. 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.