Talking With Strangers
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Am C
Today I talked to a semi-stranger
Em G
A girl that I sorta know
Am C
But every encounter at the corner grocery
Em G
Holds potential for our relationship to grow
Am C
And half of my brain was totally afraid
Em G
That she'd hate me, never want to see me again
Am C
And half of my brain was equally afraid
Em G
That she'd like me, want to be my friend
Am C Em G
I am learning to love
Am C Em G
I am learning to let myself be loved
F Am G F
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
F Am G F
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
F Am G F
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
( Am C Em G )
( Am C Em G )
Am C
Yesterday I was anxious and alone
Em G
So I called a friend to make me feel ok
Am
And for a moment I found myself
C
Angry at him for offering help
Em
When I should have just been grateful
G
For what he gave
Am C Em G
I am learning to love
Am C Em G
I am learning to let myself be loved
F Am G F
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
F Am G F
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
F Am G F
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
Dm Am
Be gentle with me
C G
I might not be ready
Dm Am
Be gentle with me
Dm
I might not be ready
Am C Em G
I am learning to love
Am C Em G
I am learning to let myself be loved
F Am G F
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
F Am G F
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
F Am G F
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
Final Am C Em G
Am C Em G
Am C Em G
Am C Em G
Am
How to play Talking With Strangers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.