Photo
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Intro: C,Am
C Am
A photo, can say a thousand things.
F G
But it can't say the million things, I wanna say.
C Am
A photo, can capture the way we were.
F
But it can't capture the way we are,
G
'Cause you're far away.
F Fm
What it's like to know you,
Am G
What it's like to touch you.
Chorus:
C
When you told me that you loved me,
G
with those just words.
Am
You can't tell me you don't need me,
F
and I know that hurts.
C
'Cause I'm looking at your picture,
G
'Cause it's all I've got.
Am
Maybe one day
F
You and me will have, one more shot.
C, Am
C Am
Timing, lost minutes and moments.
F
And I might be lonely girl,
G
But I'm not afraid.
C
In a second,
Am
It all comes right back to me.
F
Nothing's forgotten now,
G
Yeah everything's saved.
F Fm
What it's like to touch you,
Am G
What it's like to know you.
C
When you told me that you loved me,
G
with those just words.
Am
You can't tell me you don't need me,
F
and I know that hurts.
C
'Cause I'm looking at your picture,
G
'Cause it's all I've got.
Am
Maybe one day
F
You and me will have, one more shot.
Bridge
G Em
You were my life,
Am
you were my faith.
G C, G, Am, F, C, G, Am ,F
You gave me hope every day.
C
When you told me that you loved me,
G
with those just words.
Am
You can't tell me you don't need me,
F
and I know that hurts.
C
'Cause I'm looking at your picture,
G
'Cause it's all I've got.
Am
Maybe one day
F
You and me will have, one more shot.
How to play Photo
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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.