Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
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Gm Cm7
What have I got to do to make you love me
F Bb Cm D7
What have I got to do to make you care
Gm Cm
What do I do when lightning strikes me
F Bb Cm D7
And a wake to find that you're not there
Gm Cm
What do I do to make you want me
F Bb Cm D7
What have I got to do to be heard
Gm Cm
What do I say when it's all over
F Bb F
And sorry seems to be the hardest word
Cm D7 Gm C
It's sad, so sad, it's a sad, sad situation
D# D7 Gm Cm D7
And it's getting more and more absurd
Cm D7 Gm C
It's sad, so sad, why can't we talk it over
D# Cm D7 Gm
Oh it seems to me, sorry seems to be the hardest word
Interlude: Cm F Bb Cm D7 Gm Cm F Bb F Cm D7 Gm C
Gm Cm
What do I do to make you love me
F Bb Cm D7
What have I got to do to be heard
Gm Cm D#
What do I do when lightning strikes me
Cm D7 Gm D#
What have I got to do, what have I got to do
Cm D7 Gm
When sorry seems to be the hardest word
How to play Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.