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Verse 1
Em C G D
Your heart is not open so I must go
Em C G D
The spell has been broken...I loved you so
Em C
Freedom comes when you learn to let go
G D
Creation comes when you learn to say no
C D
Em C G D
You were my lesson I had to learn
Em C G D
I was your fortress you had to burn
Em C
Pain is a warning that something's wrong
G D
I pray to God that it won't be long
C D
I wanna go higher
Chorus
Em C G D
There's nothing left to try
Em C G D
There's no place left to hide
Em C G D C D
There's no greater power than the power of good-bye
Em C G D
Verse 2
Em C G D
Your heart is not open so I must go
Em C G D
The spell has been broken...I loved you so
Em C G D
You were my lesson I had to learn
Em C G D
I was your fortress
Em C G D
There's nothing left to lose
Em C G D
There's no more heart to bruise
Em C G D C D
There's no greater power that the power of good-bye
Em C G D
Learn to say good-bye
Em C G D
I yearn to say good-bye
Chorus
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 Em. 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.