Thom Johnston
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[Verso 1]
C G
I saw your face on an old video
Am7 C
Beneath a box of your old clothes
C G C
You were dancing with Pa, in front of a fireshow
C G
Remember your house on a christmas day
Am7 C
But I was too young to know
C G C
That it might be your last
[Refrão]
F G
What could I have done to please you
C C/B Am7
I was too young to know
F G
Could I have eased your pain
C C/B Am7 C C/B Am7
Or was I too young to know
[Verso 2]
C G
When I use to cry on the edge of your bed
Am7 C
Because I didn't want to go
C G C
A funny feeling now you're out of reach
[Refrão]
F G
What could I have done to please you
C C/B Am7
I was too young to know
F G
Could I have eased your pain
C C/B Am7 C C/B Am7
Or was I too young to know
[Verso 3]
C G
They didn't let me in to your hospital room
Am7 C
So I stood outside the door
C G C
Was I too young to say goodbye
C G
They didn't let me in to your hospital room
Am7 C
So I stood outside the door
C G C
Was I too young to say goodbye
[Refrão]
F G
What could I have done to please you
C C/B Am7
I was too young to know
F G
Could I have eased your pain
C C/B Am7 C C/B Am7
Or was I too young to know
F G
What could I have done to please you
C C/B Am7
I was too young to know
F G
Could I have eased your pain
C C/B Am7 C C/B Am7
Or was I too young to know
How to play Thom Johnston
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.