The Talk
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
D A E F#m
D A
Like that tattoo on your arm
E
I thought we would last a long time
F#m
A long time, baby
D A
Like a statue you stand strong
E
Keep pretending like it’s alright
F#m
But it ain’t alright
D A
And as you begin to sing our final song
E F#m
You say you don’t like stringing me along
D A
And so you begin to sing our final song
E
And I know it by heart
F#m
Said I know it by heart
D
It’s time we had the talk
A
Say it’s for the best
E
You’ll love me for the rest of your life
F#m
But this ain’t right
E D
So we should take a walk
A
It’s how it’s gotta be
E
It’s not you, it’s me
F#m
Well, I’ve heard that speech
E D A E F#m
So you can skip the talk
D A
Like the bed feels on your side
E
I am cold and I am empty
F#m
I’m empty baby
D A
Doesn’t matter what I try
E
You see through what I’m attempting
F#m
I’m attempting to tempt you to stay
D A
So you begin to sing our final song
E
And I know it by heart
F#m
Said I know it by heart
D
It’s time we had the talk
A
Say it’s for the best
E
You’ll love me for the rest of your life
F#m
But this ain’t right
D
So we should take a walk
A
It’s how it’s gotta be
E
It’s not you, it’s me
F#m
Well, I’ve heard that speech
E D
So you can skip the talk
F#m D
Don’t wanna hear it
E F#m
I cover my ears
B E F#m E D
Save it for the next heart you’re ‘bout to break
F#m D F#
Don’t wanna hear it
F#m
I cover my ears
B C# F#m
I already know what you’re ‘bout to say
E D
It’s time we had the talk
A
Say it’s for the best
E
You’ll love me for the rest of your life
F#m
But this ain’t right
D
So we should take a walk
A
It’s how it’s gotta be
E F#m
It’s not you, it’s me
E D A
So you can skip the talk
E F#m D
Please just skip the talk
How to play The Talk
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.