String By
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[Intro ]
G
[Verso 1]
G
Laying awake in your bed
Am
Hiding myself from the things you did
D
These past months Ive tried
D7 G
To bury my head in the sand
G
Last night I told you I'm out
Am
Though part of me wants you still around
D D7
But im not a toy on a string
G
Just to drag around
[Refrão]
Am
Cause when you call me up
D
At 2 am
G D/F# Em
Crying that you need me again
Am
Fluttering your eyes
D
And pulling me in
G D/F# Em
You sure know how to make me sin
Am D
No, I wont go
G D/F# Em
And I won't fall for it this time
Am
So you're best to go
D G
Find someone else to string by
[Verso 2]
G
Each night I wait for the ring
Am
Of my telephone laying next to me
D
You lie and say youve changed
D7 G
But your voice still comforts me
G
Lord send me away from this woman or planet
Am
Id gladly aboard the next rocket
If I'm honest
D D7 G
Cause I can't escape the devil thats whispering to me
And won't let me leave
[Refrão]
Am
Cause when you call me up
D
At 2 am
G D/F# Em
Crying that you need me again
Am
Fluttering your eyes
D
And pulling me in
G D/F# Em
You sure know how to make me sin
Am D
No, I wont go
G D/F# Em
And I won't fall for it this time
Am
So you're best to go
D G
Find someone else to string by
Am
So you're best to go
D G
Find someone else to string by
Outro
G
How to play String By
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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.