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Intro:
Bm7 Am7
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Bm7 Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 Am7/D
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Verse 1:
Gmaj7 Am7
Another day's gone by
Gmaj7 Am7
Lord, and still I wait
Gmaj7 Bm7
You'll never know how much
Am7 Bm7 Am7 Am7/D
I've tried to keep my faith and good humor
Gmaj7 Am7
She don't write or phone
Gmaj7 Am7
Seems as if she's never comin' home
Gmaj7 Bm7
But if all my faith
Am7
Is almost gone
Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 D7
You'll hear me cryin'
Chorus:
Gmaj7 Am7
Temptation's 'bout to get me
Gmaj7 Am7
Temptation's 'bout to get me
Gmaj7 Am7
Temptation's 'bout to get me
(Am7) Em
And all my faith will come tumblin' down
Verse 2:
All my friends, they understand
They feel the same as I do
She's your love, you know
Here very life is you
Days go by, Lord, and I get weaker
Said a heart that was strong gets a little weaker
I know, somehow I know
That if my little heart gets weaker
You'll hear my cryin'
[repeat chorus]
Coda (repeat to fade):
Gmaj7 Am7
Temptation's 'bout to get me
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Subject
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 Bm7. 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.