Sorry Suzanne
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Intro:
C E7 F G
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Chorus:
C E7
I can't make it if you leave me
Am C7 F
I'm sorry Suzanne, believe me I was wrong
G
And I knew I was all along [1, 3: forgive me 2: all along]
C E7
I still love you more than ever
Am C7 F
I'm sorry Suzanne for ever hurting you
G
You know I never wanted to
C [1, 2: Dsus4 D 3: to coda]
I'm truly sorry Suzanne
Verse 1:
G Bm/F#
Oh, I could never ever justify
G7/F E7
All the tears I made you cry
Am D7 G
But I do regret it, my Suzanne
D7
You gotta believe me
Verse 2:
G Bm/F#
I was lookin' round for someone new
G7/F E7
What a foolish thing to do
Am D7
All the time I knew it
Am D7 G /F /E /D
Heaven knows what made me do it, girl
[repeat chorus w/guitar solo over lines 4-6]
Verse 3 [chords as per verse 2]:
If you would only take me back again
Things would be so different then
What I wouldn't give for
One more chance to live for you, Suzanne
[repeat chorus]
Coda:
(guitar solo over chorus chords; fade)
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Sorry Suzanne
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.