Then You Can Tell Me Good
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Am7 F#m Bm7 E7/9-
Kiss me each morning for a million years
Am7 F#m Bm7 E7/9-
Hold me each evening by your side
Am7 F#m Bm7 E7/9-
Tell me you'll love me for a million years
A D A D
Then if it don't work out, if it don't work out
A D Bm7/5- E7
Then you can tell me goodbye
Am7 F#m Bm7 E7/9-
Sweeten my coffee with a morning kiss
Am7 F#m Bm7 E7/9-
Soften my dreams with your sighs
Am7 F#m Bm7 E7/9-
Tell me you'll love me for a million years
A D A D
Then if it don't work out, if it don't work out
A D Bm7/5- A A7
Then you can tell me goodbye
Bridge:
D A
If you must go, oh no, I won't grieve . . .
D B7 Bm7/5- E7
If you wait a lifetime before you leave.
Am7 F#m Bm7 E7/9-
Then if you must go, I won't tell you no;
Am7 F#m Bm7 E7/9-
Just so that we can say we tried.
Am7 F#m Bm7 E7/9-
Tell me you'll love me for a million years
A D A D
Then if it don't work out, if it don't work out
A D Bm7/5- A
Then you can tell me goodbye.
How to play Then You Can Tell Me Good
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.