Something to save
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[Intro: ]A# (VI fret) C (VIII fret) D (X fret) play two times
Verse 1:
D (V)
If you've got something to say
G (III)
Why don't you say it
D (V)
If you've got something to give
G (III)
Why don't you give it to me
D (V) G (III)
Day after day I have to say it
D (V)
We're moving further from heaven
G (III) C (III)
And closer to the deep blue sea
Chorus:
C (III) D (V)
'Cause I have no secrets from you
C (III) D (V)
And I have nothing left to hide
C (III) D (V)
And I'm open to all your questions
C (III) D (V)
Why can't you reach inside
C (III) G (III) D (V)
Like I ha--------ve
C (III) G (III) D (V)
Like I ha--------ve
For you
D (V) G (III) D (V) G III)
Verse2: (same chords as verse 1)
And all these games that you play
Don't tell me how a man should be
Some would say if you knew
You wouldn't be here with me
I love you
I still love you
But I guess it's time to let you be
Chorus: (same chords as the previous chorus)
'Cause I have no secrets from you
And I have nothing left to hide
And I'm so tired of all these questions
'Cause maybe you just changed your mind
Like I have
Like I have
Like I have
Like I have
Bridge:
C (III) D (V)
When I was at your doorsteps
C (III)
You told me to look around
Said come in
C (III)! G (III)! D (V)!
You and your heart sit down
C (III) D (V)
But you better watch your step
C (III)
'Cause you're not far from the ground
C (III)! G (III)! D (V) !
And one fine day this all falls down
Solo: (played by cello)
play these chords two times
A# (VI) C (VIII) D (X) after second ^ÄD" stop the guitar!!!
Verse 3: (same chords as verse 1 and 2)
If you've got something to say
Why don't you say it
If you've got something to give
Why don't you give it to me
Day after day I have to say it
If we've got something to save
Why don't we save it ??!!
End on D (X)
How to play Something to save
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 A#. 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.