The Distance That Took You Away
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[Intro ]
Verse
G D Em D
I know I love you but I won't
G D Em D
Tell you a thing in case you don't
G D Em D
I know I miss you, but it's okay.
G D Em
I don't get depressed when I am lonely
[Refrão]Chorus
C G
But I just need something to calm my nerves.
D Em
Preferably a cigarette, or something just as absurd
C G
Or maybe I want my anxiety to stay
D Em
'Cause In the end, it's all I have to ease the pain,
D G
Of the distance that took you away
Instrumental
G D Em D (x2)
Verse
G D Em D
I'll take a drink because I'm lost
G D Em D
Trapped somewhere deep inside my thoughts
G D Em D
But, if for some reason you forget
G D Em
Well, I'll just remember you instead
[Refrão]Chorus
C G
But I just need something to calm my nerves.
D Em
Preferably a cigarette, or something just as absurd
C G
Or maybe I want my anxiety to stay
D Em
'Cause In the end, it's all I have to ease the pain,
D G
Of the distance that took you away
How to play The Distance That Took You Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.