Price I Pay
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intro: G Em C G D
G Em
My friend said she could see no way ahead
A C
And I was probably better off without you
G Em
She said to face up to the fact that you weren't coming back
A C
And she could make me happy like you used to
G B7
But I'm sorry to say I turned her away
C Ab Maj7
Knowing everything she said was true
G Em C G D
And that's the price I pay for loving you the way that I do
G Em
There's something inside that hurts my foolish pride
A C
To visit the places we used to go together
G Em
Not a day goes by that I don't sit and wonder why
A C
Your feelings for me didn't last forever
G B7
Girl I love you so much that sometimes it's such
C Ab Maj7
I'd walk a mile with a stone in my shoe
G Em C G D
And that's that price I pay for loving you the way that I do (2x)
G Em A C
G Em A C
G B7
So keep that phone out of my way for the things I must say
C Ab Maj7
Are empty if you don't believe they're true
G Em C G D
And that's that price I pay for loving you the way that I do
G Em C G D
That's the price I pay for loving you the way that I do
G Em
I love you so much that baby it's such
A C
I'd walk a mile with a stone in my shoe ...
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Francois Rousseau
Laboratoire Incognito (Computer Languages)
Universite de Montreal, Canada
E-mail: rousseaf@iro.umontreal.ca
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How to play Price I Pay
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.