Separate Ways
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Intro: Dm G C
[Verso 1]
C
I’m sitting here tonight
C Em
Watching you become his bride
F C
No, I don’t think it’s right
G
This game we call love
C
I know it’s not the right time
Em
But you’re still on my mind
F C
Well, I just need to know
Dm G C C7
Why’d we go our separate ways
[Refrão]
F
Make me understand
C
Why he’s holding your hand
G
And I’m here all alone
C C7
Wondering where it all went wrong
F
I know it wasn’t right
C
Me coming here tonight
Am Dm
I’m just trying to make some sense
G C
Of the love we left behind
Solo: C Dm G C A
[Verso 2]
D
Maybe I should go
F#m
But I thought you ought ta know
G D
Is how I felt about you
A
All these years we’ve been apart
D
My feeling haven’t changed
F#m
That’s why I sit here on this date
G D
I hope you keep in mind
Em A D
All the love we left behind
[Refrão]
G
Make me understand
D
Why he’s holding your hand
A
And I’m here all alone
D D7
Wondering where it all went wrong
G
I know it wasn’t right
D
Me coming here tonight
Bm Em
I’m just trying to make some sense
A D
Of the love we left behind
Outro:
Em
Yeah, I’m just trying to make some sense
A D G
Of the love we left behind
Gm D
Wishing you were still mine
How to play Separate Ways
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.