Things I'm Not Saying
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Intro:
G C G/B Am
G C G/B Am
[Verso 1]
G C G/B Am G/B C G/B
It’s all quiet now at the end of the day
G D Am C G Am G
I unpacked my suitcase and put the dishes away
D/F# Em G C G/B
It’s not hard to stay busy, I got so much to do
D/F# Em D C D G C G/B Am
If I stop I’ll get caught with the things that I’m not saying to you
[Verso 2]
G C G/B Am G/B C G/B
I heard you been travelin’ heard you’re doin’ all right
G D Am C G Am G
That you got some new girlfriend, moving on with your life
D/F# Em G C G/B
But I’m still full of questions do you wonder too
D/F# Em D C D G C G/B
Do you still save a spot for the things that I’m not saying to you
[Refrão]
D
I block it out, I play pretend
G C G
I write you letters that I can’t send
D
I get so tired of doing what’s right
Em C D
I don’t wanna be tongue-tied the rest of my life
[Verso 3]
G C G/B Am G/B C G/B
I bought a new car and I moved to LA
G D Am C G Am G
There’s just something about it, I don’t care what they say
D/F# Em G C G/B
I can walk in the sunshine on the days I feel blue
D/F# Em D C D G C G/B
It’s the best place I got to escape what I’m not saying to you
[Refrão]
D
I block it out, I play pretend
G C G
I write you letters that I can’t send
D
I still know your number, this could be the night
Em C D
But I don’t want to be tongue-tied the rest of my life
[Verso 4]
G C G/B Am G/B C G/B
I needed to fly and I needed to grow
G D Am C G Am G
I ain’t tellin’ you nothin’ you don’t already know
D/F# Em G C G/B
But I still keep you with me - we both know it’s true
D/F# Em D C D G C G/B
No I haven’t forgot all the things that I’m not saying to you
Outro:
D/F# Em D C D G C G/B Am
No I haven’t forgot all the things that I’m not saying to you
G C G/B Am
G C G/B Am G
How to play Things I'm Not Saying
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.