The Art Of Letting Go
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Intro: E11
A5(9)
You can drive, you don't even know me
I don't mind, I'll just take the back seat
C#m7
Close my eyes, 'cause I just need to rest now
I'm so tired, from always running in and out
A5(9)
Get in line, just another repeat
Keep in time, we're moving to the new beat
C#m7
Close my eyes, 'cause I just need to rest now
C
I'm so tired, from always running in and out
C C4/G#
Of all the places I have gone
G7M
And all the faces I have known
F#m11
They never seem to feel like home
E
And now it's time for letting go
A B11/A
I hope to see your smile again
A A9(6) E
But some day's far too long of a road
E7M (E5) C#m7
The art of letting go
A B11/A
I may be setting myself up to have to
A A9(6)
Walk the streets alone
E11
For letting go
A5(9)
You can drive, I don't even know me
Take your time, it's only for the lonely
C#m7
It's in your eyes, and I don't need to rest now
I'm alright, it's never hard to figure out
A5(9)
Find the time, we don't need a repeat
Keep in mind, we're moving to a new beat
C#m7
A rise in tide, out there is the feeling
C
I'm so tired, but only when I'm breathing
C C4/G#
Of all the places I have gone
G7M
And all the faces I have known
F#m11
They never seem to feel like home
E
And now it's time for letting go
A B11/A
I hope to see your smile again
A A9(6) E
But some day's far too long of a road
E7M (E5) C#m7
The art of letting go
A B11/A
I may be setting myself up to have to
A A9(6)
Walk the streets alone
E
For letting go
Solo EbM7 G7M EbM7 G7M F#m11 E
A B11/A
I hope to see your smile again
A A9(6) E
But some day's far too long of a road
E7M (E5) C#m7
The art of letting go
A B11/A
I may be setting myself up to have to
A A9(6)
Walk the streets alone
E11
For letting go
How to play The Art Of Letting Go
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E11. 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.