Saudade
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verse 1
A Am
Memories are the only thing I have left
Am
Wish I could have told you everything before you left
Am
I haven't eaten, I haven't slept
Am
I haven't smiled, I've only wept
Am G
I'm replaying every single word you said
[Refrão]C Em
Am I really dreaming?
Gm
Are you really gone?
F A# Fm
Are you really gone?
C Em
Am I done believing
Gm
Or is hope forever gone?
F A# Fm
My mind is moving on
E Am
Saudade
verse 2
Am A Am
Fantasies are the only thing I can't shake
Am
Think about all the memories we could have made
Am
Past is gone and I'm still here
Am
Wondering if you'll reappear
G
I'm replaying every song we've ever sung
[Refrão]C Em
Am I really dreaming?
Gm
Are you really gone?
F Fm
Are you really gone?
C Em
Am I done believing?
Gm
Or is hope forever gone?
F G#
My mind is moving on
Bridge
F
You always smiled and kept me safe
G C
You held my hand and led the way
F
You found the beauty in the pain
G G#
Now you're gone, now you're gone
F#
Cannot hide the joy in life
G# Fm
You left behind for me to find
F#
So I will sing this song aloud
G# A D
I'll make you proud, I'll make you proud
[Refrão] F#m
Am I really dreaming?
Am
I know you're really gone
G Gm D
It's time to move on
F#m
I'll never stop believing
Am
That I'll see you again
G Gm D
I'll miss you until then
F#m Am
Saudade, saudade
G Gm D
Saudade
How to play Saudade
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.