Somebodys Leaving
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Intro: C# G# C#
verse 1
C# G# Bbm Fm F#
Two old worn out suitcases standing by the door
Fm D#m Fm F#
Broken Hearts and promises scattered on the floor
Fm D#m
Two empty faces there're not smiling anymore
G# F# C#
And not believeing somebody's leaving
verse 2
C# G# Bbm F#
Two baby blue eyes wondering what is wrong
C# D#m Fm F#
Her destination hasn't been decided on
Fm
All she knows is sadness grows
D#m Bbm D#m G#
someone will be gone someone she's needed
F# C#
Somebody's leaving
verse 3
Fm F#
Going away are the tender words
G# C#
that neither one would say
Fm
But it doesn't matter whose to blame
F#
Whose to go or whose to stay
D#m G# Fm
Three peoples lives are gonna to change today
Bbm C#
And that treasured dream called family
F#
Is something that will never be
D#m C# G#
And all because of just one simple reason
F# C# G# C# G# C#
Somebody's leaving
How to play Somebodys Leaving
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.