Sometimes
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E Asus2
Do you think of me
E F#sus4
On a cold August morning
E Esus4 E
When the wind blows your way?
Asus4 E
I think of you
E F#sus4
When the carolers sing
E7 Bsus4 E
That was our favorite holiday
E7
You appear from time to time
E F#sus4
Just a thought that comes to mind
E7 E
Memories that come into play
E7
Felt the wind in Anaheim
E F#sus4
Like a touch you left behind
E7 F#sus4
Sometimes I just want it to stay
E Asus2 E
You're melting away
Asus2 E
You're melting away
Asus2 E
You're melting away
Asus2 E Asus2 | E C#m7 x4 C#m7 Asus2 x2 Am7
Missing you is like snow in California
Am7
Do you think of me?
E C#m7
When the sun sets at five
Am7 E C#m7
And the warmth has gone away
Am7
I think of you
E C#m7
Almost never at all
Am7 E C#m7
But sometimes there's just that one day
Am7
You appear from time to time
E C#m7
Just a thought that comes to mind
Am7 E C#m7
Memories that come into play
Am7
Felt the wind in Anaheim
E C#m7
Like a touch you left behind
Am7 E C#m7
Sometimes I just want it to stay
Am7 E C#m7
You're melting away
Am7 E C#m7
You're melting away
Am7 E C#m7
You're melting away
Am7 E C#m7 | Am7 E C#m7 x4
Missing you is like snow in California
Am7 E C#m
I wrote you a letter
Am7
When you were still here
E C#m
Still in my hand
Am7
Left unopened and untouched
C#m
Wondering where you are now
Am7 E C#m
How you're feeling
Am7 E
It doesn't matter anymore
C#m
Time wasn't an issue
Am7
When we were together
E C#m Am7 E C#m
At times, sometimes, I prayed
For your grand return
Asus2 E C#m
A silent standing ovation
Am7
Do you think of me?
E C#m7
On a cold August morning
Am7
When the wind blows your way
E C#m7
Just a thought that comes to mind
Am7 E
Sometimes
C#m7
Sometimes
Am7
A distant memory
E C#m7
That comes to play
Am7 E
Sometimes
C#m
Sometimes
E C#m Am7 x3
E Am7 E E Esus4
How to play Sometimes
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 E. 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.