She Can't Save Him
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CAPO: 4
Intro: C D Em F
G
She can hear his car as it pulls in the drive
Em G
She can whisper a prayer, "Thank god he's alive"
C Am
She can meet him at the door and catch him when he falls
Em F
She can even believe that it isn't his fault
G
But she can't save him
She can make his coffee in the cold light of day
Em G
She can make his excuses, tell the boss he'll be late
C Am
She can wave at the neighbours, kiss him goodbye
Em F
And not say a word about what happened last night
G
But she can't save him
Bridge:
C F
Sometimes she dreams that he's caught in a stream
G
And the water keeps pulling him down
C F
She reaches for him as he pulls her in
Bb D
She wakes just before she drowns
G
But she can remember the man that he was
Em G
And still shed a tear for what he's become
C Am
She can live in that house, until the day
Em F
She sees that it's only herself she can save
G
'Cause she can't save him
Instrumental: G Em G
C Am
And that day she'll know, she hasn't failed
Em F
'Cause nothing can change 'til he saves himself
G D Em
'Cause she can't save him
G D Em F
No, she can't save him
G
No, she can't save him
How to play She Can't Save Him
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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.