Taken Too Soon
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Intro:
E E E E E E E E
G G G G
[Verso 1]
B D#m
There was a phone call
E G#m F#
From the first ring I knew something weren’t right
B
D#m
I heard your heart fall
E G#m F#
From your first word I knew you’d been crying
[Pré-Refrão]
B
Yet to me the greatest gift
Is knowing we’re gonna die
D#m
But we don’t know when
And we don’t know why
E
So don’t hold back your tears
D#m F#
On days like these
[Refrão]
E B
Could it be you’ve gone too soon?
F# G#m
It’s hard to believe that someone planned this
E F#
But there’s nothing we can do
E B
I’ve got so much left to say
F# G#m C#m
We’ve all got to die but I just need one day
Em B
Before they take you away
[Verso 2]
B D#m
You know what scares me
E G#m F#
Is the thought I might forget your voice
B
I’m not scared of getting old but do I wanna be alive
D#m
If I lose control or lose my mind?
E
Now I’m wishing I could hear you sing
G#m F#
On days like these
[Refrão]
E B
Could it be you’ve gone too soon?
F# G#m
It’s hard to believe that someone planned this
E F#
But there’s nothing we can do
E B
I’ve got so much left to say
F# G#m C#m
We’ve all got to die but I just need one day
Em B
Before they take you away
Instrumental:
B D# E
B D#7 E
Outro
B D# E
Could it be you’ve been taken too soon?
B D# E G
Could it be you’ve been taken too soon?
B D# E
Could it be you’ve been taken too soon?
B D# E G
Could it be you’ve been taken too soon?
B D# E
Could it be you’ve been taken too soon?
B D# E G
Could it be you’ve been taken too soon?
B D# E
Could it be you’ve been taken too soon?
B D# E G
Could it be you’ve been taken too soon?
B D# E
Could it be?
B D#7 E
Could it be?
B D# Emaj7 E
Could it be?
E G
B
Maybe I’ll see you soon?
How to play Taken Too Soon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.