The Saddest Thing
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Capo 1
Am
I have seen the crimson sunset
G Dm Am Dm Am
casting shadows on a lonely beach.
Am
I have witnessed stars of nighttime
G Dm Am Dm Am
light their silver patterns out of reach.
Dm E
I have watched the soaring eagle fly
Am Dm Am
through blue and endless skies.
Dm E
I have felt the look of love shine in
Am Dm Am
your dark and searching eyes.
Dm G
But the saddest thing I've ever seen
Am Dm Am
was when you walked away.
Dm E
But the saddest thing I've ever seen
Am Dm Am
was when you walked away.
Am
I have heard the roar of thunder
G Dm Am Dm Am
rip across a stormy summer night.
Am
I have watched those white and weightless
G Dm Am Dm Am
clouds of morning sail out of sight.
Dm E
I have felt most cherished moments slipping
Am Dm Am
through the gripping hands of hope.
Dm E
I have heard the violent final snapping
Am Dm Am
of the last strand of the rope.
Dm E
But the saddest thing I've ever seen
Am Dm Am
was when you walked away.
Dm G
But the saddest thing I've ever seen
Am Dm Am
was when you walked away.
How to play The Saddest Thing
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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.