Things I Never Needed
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Capo 2
Intro: G C (4x)
G C G C
Take a long hard look at my face
G C G C
Take away the things I can't replace
Am G
Take my heart, go on take it away
D
I've got nothing to say
G C G C
Take away this sense of regret
G C G C
Take the things I need to forget
Am G
Take the mistakes I haven't made yet
D
They're all I have left
C G D
I don't want to be the one who lets you down
C G D
All I did was run myself around
C Em
I wish I could have seen through your eyes
D
Maybe then I would have realized
C
I'm the only one who's bleeding
Am G C G
For the things I never needed
C G C G
The things I never needed
G C G C
Take a good long look at yourself
G C G C
Take the weight off everyone else
Am G
Take the hardest blow that was dealt
D
It's all on your shoulders
C G D
I don't want to be the one who lets you down
C G D
All I did was run myself around
C Em
I wish I could have seen through your eyes
D
Maybe then I would have realized
C
I'm the only one who's bleeding
Am G C G
For the things I never needed
C G C G
The things I never needed
C G D
I don't want to be the one who lets you down
C G D
All I did was run myself around
C Em
I wish I could have seen through your eyes
D
Maybe then I would have realized
C
I'm the only one who's bleeding
Am G C G
For the things I never needed
C G C G
The things I never needed
How to play Things I Never Needed
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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.