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Capo on 3
 
G
I wanna rock-n-roll
C
I wanna give my soul
Am
I wanted to believe
C/B G
I'm not too old
 
(G)
Don't want to make it up
C
Don't want to let you down
Am
I want to fly away
C/B G
But I'm stuck on the ground
 
(G)
So, help me decide
C
Help me to make up
Make up my mind
Am
Wouldn't that save you
C/B
Wouldn't that save you
G -stop
Wouldn't that save you
 
G
Watched it all go by
C
Was it really true
Am
Is that what it was?
C/B G
Was that really you?
 
Looking back again
C
Tracing back the threads
Am
You said I was a mess
C/B G
Or was it just in my head
 
And so, help me decide
C
Help me to make up
Make up my mind
Am
Oh wouldn't that save you
C/B
Wouldn't that save you
G
Wouldn't that save you
 
And so, help me decide
C
Help me to make up
Make up my mind
Am
Oh wouldn't that save you
C/B
Wouldn't that save you
G
Wouldn't that save you
 
Am C/B G
Am C/B G
 
(G)
Something's gotta break
C
You gotta swing the bat
Am
Too many years of dying
Em G -once GGG..
Why is that?
 
...
And so, help me decide
C
Help me to make up
Make up my mind
Am
Oh wouldn't that save you
C/B
Wouldn't that save you
G
Wouldn't that save you
 
And so, help me decide
C
Help me to make up
Make up my mind
Am
Oh wouldn't that save you
C/B
Wouldn't that save you
G
Wouldn't that save you
 
And so, help me decide
C
Help me to make up
Make up my mind
Am
Oh wouldn't that save you
C/B
Wouldn't that save you
G
Wouldn't that save you
 
Am
Wouldn't that save you
C/B
Wouldn't that save you
G
Wouldn't that save you
 
Am
Wouldn't that save you
C
Save you
G -once
Wouldn't that save you

How to play Save You

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.

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