Throwing Away A Precious Jewel
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C | C | C | C |
F | G | C | C | C | C |
[Verse 1]
C
I can't say it's nice to meet you
Or that I ever wanted to
F G C
But it was bound to happen in the end
C
Now that we're face to face
All that I can say
F G C
Is I'm sorry for you, my friend
[Chorus]
Dm
But you took him for granted
Em
You didn't understand him
F G
I don't think you can 'cause you're a fool
C
And you just kept on goin'
Without even knowin'
F G C
You were throwin' away a precious jewel
[Instrumental]
F | G | C | C |
[Verse 2]
C
He was yours to hold
With a heart as pure as gold
F G C
Full of love you could've seen if you weren't blind
C
And for the life of me
Lord knows I just can't see
F G C
Why he stayed with you all that time
[Chorus]
Dm
But you took him for granted
Em
You didn't try to understand him
F G
You don't know what you were missin', but I do
C
And now I get to hold him
You didn't even know it
F G C
You were throwin' away a precious jewel
[Instrumental]
C | C | C | C |
F | G | C | C |
C | C | C | C |
F | G | C | C |
[Chorus]
Dm
But you took him for granted
Em
You didn't try to understand him
F G
You don't know what you were missin', but I do
C
And now I get to hold him
You didn't even know it
F G C
You were throwin' away a precious jewel
F G (C)
You were throwin' away a precious jewel
[Outro]
C | C | C | C |
How to play Throwing Away A Precious Jewel
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 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.