To Let You Win
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Simple... but you need to hear the song carefully to know where and when you change
the chords at the right time... not a problem...
A, E, D, E
A E
You know I always had the strength to fight
D E
But I got tired of the wars at night
A E
Thinking they would end if I gave in
D E
But I wasn't strong enough...
A E
...To let you win
D E
To let you win
A E D E
Let you win
A E
I knew the fight but I didn't know the cost
D E
And how to stop the wheels when they're in spin
A E
I thought you couldn't love a man who'd lost
D E
No, I wasn't strong enough...
A E D E
...To let you win
A E D E
Let you win
F#m D
It used to scare me to wake up wondering
A E
If I'd forgotten what I was fighting for
F#m D
You said that you were weak and I was strong
Bm E
Well, I wasn't strong enough...
A E
...To let you win
D E
To let you win
A E D E
Let you win
A E D E
To let you win
A, E, D, E
A E
You know I always had the strength to fight
D E
But I got tired of the wars at night
A E
Thinking they would end if I gave in
D E
But I wasn't strong enough...
A E
...To let you win
D E
To let you win
A E
Let you win
How to play To Let You Win
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 A. 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.