She's Leavin'
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Intro: (C) (F) (C) (F) x 2
(C) When I think about the times that I sat (F) crying in my beer
(C) Jukebox pounding miser(F)y from ear to ear
(C) I know I'd tell myself I'm better (F) off without you here
But I'm (Am) looking (C/B) for be(F)ginnings when the (Dm7) end is always (G) near
She's (F) leavin' in the morning sing a (C) sad song for me
(F) Keeping me in the dark don't know how (C) long it will be
But I've (F) heard that tune before she says she's (C) gotta be (Am) free
But I (Dm7) know that's not true and that's what's (Gsus) bother(G)ing (C) me
Repeat Intro
(C) Anywhere you look it's every(F)where and all around
(C) It's the blues they keep singing Lord and it's (F) bound to get you down
(C) But the melody can move you in a (F) way to ease the pain
And it (Am) won't be (C/B) long be(F)fore you're on your (Dm7) feet a(G)gain
(F) I'd be alright if she'd just (Gsus) make up her (G) mind
(F) I don't know why but I forgive her (Gsus) time after (G) time
She's (F) leavin' in the morning sing a (C) sad song for me
(F) Keeping me in the dark don't know how (C) long it will be
But I've (F) heard that tune before she says she's (C) gotta be (Am) free
But I (Dm7) know that's not true and that's what's (Gsus) bother(G)ing (C) me
(C) (F) (C) (F) (C) (F) (C) (F)
How to play She's Leavin'
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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.