Sisters Of Mercy
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[Intro]
Am
[Verse 1]
Am G F C
All of this tension waiting for release
Am G F C
Oh God almighty take me please
[Chorus]
F C
I've never been so lonely
G Am
Can't you see?
F C
I've been down for so long
D E
Please, please
F C
Oh I just need someone
G Am
Can't you see?
F G C Am
Oh you should've stayed with me
F G C
Oh you should've stayed with me
[Interlude]
Am G F C
Am G F C
[Chorus]
F C
I've never been so lonely
G Am
Can't you see?
F C
I've been down for so long
D E
Please, please
F C
Oh I just need someone
G Am
Can't you see?
F G C Am
Oh you should've stayed with me
F G C
Oh you should've stayed with me
[Solo]
Am G F C
Am G F C
Am G F C
Am G F C
Am G F C
Oooooooh
Am G F C
Oooooooh
[Chorus]
F C
I've never been so lonely
G Am
Can't you see?
F C
I've been down for so long
D E
Please, please
F C
Oh I just need someone
G Am
Can't you see?
F G C Am
Oh you should've stayed with me
F G C
Oh you should've stayed with me
[Verse 2]
Am G F C
All of this tension waiting for release
Am G F C
Sisters of mercy take me please
[Chorus]
F C
I've never been so lonely
G Am
Can't you see?
F C
I've been down for so long
D E
Please, please
F C
Oh I just need someone
G Am
Can't you see?
F G C Am
Oh you should've stayed with me
F G C
Oh you should've stayed with me
[Interlude]
Am G F C
Oooooooh
Am G F C
Oooooooh
Am G F C
Oooooooh
Am G F C
Oooooooh
[Outro]
Am G F C
Never been so lonely (Oooh)
Am G F C
Can't you see?(Oooooooh)
Am G F C
I've never been so lonely (Oooh)
Am G F C
Oooooooh Can't you see?
How to play Sisters Of Mercy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.