Somebody Else Is Taking My Place
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D D9 B7 E7 Cdim E7
Somebod else is taking my place
A7 Em7 G/B A7 G/B D9 Edim Gdim D
Somebody else now shares your embrace
G G/F# Em7 D D7M B7
While I am trying to keep from crying
E Fdim E Cdim A7 Bm5-/7 A7
You go around with a smile on your face
D D9 B7 E7 Cdim E7
Little you know the price I have paid
A7 Em7 G/B A7 G/B D9 Edim Gdim D
Little you care for vows that you made
G G/F# Em7 D D7M B7
My heart is aching, soon will be breaking
E7 A7 Gdim D
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 D. 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.