Somebody Else Is Taking My Place
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C A7 D7
Somebody else is taking my place
G7 C
Somebody else now shares your embrace
F C A7
While I am trying to keep from crying
D7 G7
You go around with a smile on your face
C A7 D7
Little you care for vows that you made
G7 C
How little you care how much I have paid
F C A7
My heart is aching my heart is breaking
D7 G7 C
For somebody's taking my place
A7 D7
Little you care for vows that you made
G7 C
How little you care just how much I’ve paid
F C A7
My heart is aching my heart is breaking
D7 G7 C
For somebody's taking my place
How to play Somebody Else Is Taking My Place
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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.