Tear drops - Elton John

Tear drops

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Intro: Dmaj7 / / / Bm7 / / / E / / / F#m / / / {twice}
 
D E F#m
Whenever I hear good-bye - (Reminds me, baby, of you.)
D Bm7 E F#m
I break down and cry. The next time I'll be true, yeah
D E F#m
Fever for lost romance - reminds me, baby, of you.
D Bm7 E F#m
I took a crazy chance. (The next time I'll be true. I'll be true.)
 
BRIDGE:
Dmaj7 Bm7 E F#m
Footsteps on the dance floor - remind me, baby, of you.
Dmaj7 Bm7 E F#m
Teardrops in my eyes - next time I'll be true, yeah.
Dmaj7 Bm7 E F#m
Whispers in the back room - she cries on every tune. Every tune.
 
Chorus: F#m C#m F#m7 Bm E7
And the music don't feel like it did when I felt it with you.
F#m C#m F#m7 Bm E {intro}
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels like I felt it with you.
 
D E F#m
When I'm dancing round - (Reminds me, baby, of you.)
D Bm7 E F#m
I won't let you down. The next time I'll be true. I'll be true.
 
{Repeat Bridge, Chorus twice, intro, 1st verse, kitchen sink, etc.}

How to play Tear drops

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dmaj7. 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.

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