Sorrys Don't Work No More
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[Verso 1]
G
I try, I try, I try
C
Try to apologize
D C
But I can't seem to find the word
G
I called you up in August
C
Hoping I could be honest
D Am
But you never let me speak
[Refrão]
Em D G
And it hurts me
D Bm
To know you trusted me
Em D G
Yeah, it hurts me
C
That I let time run out the door
G Am
And all my sorrys don't work no more
Solo
Em D | G | G Em D | G | G C |
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[Verso 2]
G
I lie, I lie awake
G
I, I lied straight to your face
G C
In hopes of sparing you the pain
G
My head, my heart are prisoners
G
Chained to all they remember
D Am
You still look at me the same
D C
But I can't bring my guilty lips to say
[Refrão]
Em D G
That it hurts me
D Bm
To know you trusted me
Em D G
Yeah, it hurts me
C
That I let time run out the door
G Am G
And all my sorrys don't work no more
[Ponte]
Em D G
You don't owe me anything
Am G D
I take all the blame
Em D G
I know it's hard believing
Am G D
Any word I say
Em D
Now if I say out loud "I let you down"
G C
Time and time again
Em D G C
My apologies on bended knee will never make amends
Am
And now we can't even be friends
[Refrão]
Em G
And it hurts, hurts me
D Bm
To know you trusted me
Em D G
Yeah, it hurts me
C
That I let time run out the door
G Am G
And all my sorrys don't work no more
Outro
Am G
My sorrys don't work no more
C G
My sorrys don't work no more
How to play Sorrys Don't Work No More
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.