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Intro: A7
F#m C#m7 D9 E
You know I'll try
D A
What good it's gonna do, I can't say
F#m C#m7 D9 E
But don't you know I'll try
D A
With all my heart every day?
G
Though nothing is clear
F#m C#m D9 E
And I'm wondering how to save what's left of us now
F#m7 C#m7 D9 E
Why don't we try?
G7+ A
Try you and I
F#m C#m7 D9 E
You know your eyes
D A
Reveal all that's locked in your heart
F#m C#m7 D9 E
And whenever you feel
D A
Like everything's falling apart
G
I should be the one to come through for you
F#m C#m D9 E
It isn't always easy to do
F#m7 C#m7 D9 E
But you know I'll try
G7+ A
I'll try till I die
G7+ A
Yeah, yeah, I'll try, try, I'll try
G7+ A
Why don't we try you and I?
E F#m
Oh no, no, no
D A
The way you move me is a serious thing
E F#m
Oh no, no, no
F7+ E7
Let's wait and see what tomorrow might bring
F#m C#m7 D9 E
Why don't we try
D A
What good it's gonna do, I can't say
F#m C#m7 D9 E
But don't you know I'll try
D A
With all my heart every day?
G
Though nothing is clear
F#m C#m D9 E
And I'm wondering how to save what's left of us now
F#m7 C#m7 D9 E
Why don't we try?
G7+ A
Try you and I
G7+ A
Why don't we try you and I?
G7+ A
Yeah, yeah, I'll try, try, I'll try
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.