Tears On My Pillow - Johnny Nash

Tears On My Pillow

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A# Fm D#
Can't take it - i'm so lonely gee i need you so
C G C F7
I can't take it - and i wonder why you had to go
A# / D7 G / D#
Baby, every night i wake up crying
A# F7 A# F7
Tears on my pillow, and pain in my heart, you on my mind
A# F A# / D#
Remember all the good times that we had before
C G / C F7
I remember how my heart, my very soul, cries out for more
A# / D7 Gm / D#
But baby, all your love for me is dying
A# F A# F7
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, you on my mind
 
A# Fm / D#
I'll always remember that day you promised to love me
D# C
You said you'd love me to the very end. and i'll never forget
F
I'll never forget when you walked away from me
 
You walked out of my life to my very best friend
 
Ooooohhhhhh
 
A# Dm / D Gm/ D#
Oh baby, every night i wake up crying
A# F7 A# / D#
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, you on my mind
A# F7 A# / D#
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, you on my mind
A# F7 A# / F
On my pillow, pain in my heart, you on my mind
 
( A#, F, A# D#

How to play Tears On My Pillow

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is A#. 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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