Tell Me What You Need
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verse 1
Am E
Tell (me) what you need
G
From the signs I can not read
Am E
Something's wrong
G F
How can we move on?
Am
You're not a heart breaker
E
But you're making my world quake
G
You world shaker
Pre-Chorus 1
Am
Gotta dig deep
Em G F
Cause your mind is crazy and I can't sleep
F
Can not sleep
[Refrão] Em G Am
Open your mouth, I can read your mind
G
No, you don't have to walk away
F Am
Said you never would
G F
I never hear a word you say
F Am
Don't speak when you should
Em G
Speak to me, tell me what you need
Am
Won't you just...
Em G F
Open your mouth, I can read your mind
verse 2
Am E
You used to talk all the time
G Am
Share your thoughts, ten to the dime
Em
Something's changed
G F
Now you're acting strange
Am
I know that you care
E
When I speak (to) you,
G F
just sit and stare
Pre-Chorus 2
Am
I gotta dig deep
Em G F
Cause your mind's running wild and I can't sleep
Can not sleep
[Refrão] Em G Am
Open your mouth, I can read your mind
G F
No, you don't have to walk away
F Am
Said you never would
G F
I never hear a word you say
F Am
Don't speak when you should
Am Em G
Speak to me, tell me what you need
Am
Won't you just...
Am G F
Open your mouth, I can read your mind
Am Em F
Speak to me, give me a sign
Am
Won't you just...
G F
Won't you just...
Am G F
Open your mouth, I can read your mind,
Am G F
Open your mouth, I can read your mind,
Am G F
Open your mouth, I can read your mind,
Am
I can read your mind...
How to play Tell Me What You Need
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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.