We Were Strangers
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Intro: C G C
F G
You never asked for much, but I loved you just the same
F C
You with your quiet eyes and a face without a name
F
You stood there staring as I sang another song
C G C C7
We were strangers then, we weren't strangers long
C F G
It was all that I could do not to turn away and hide
F C
You stared right through me as you stood there at my side
F
The things I read in those blue eyes, they seemed so calm and strong
C G C C7
We were strangers then, we weren't strangers long
Chorus:
F C
Now we weren't strangers long, though we never spoke at all
D7 G
But in your eyes I saw you knew we were heading for a fall
C F
I love you so completely, I never thought it might be wrong
C G C
We were strangers then, but we weren't strangers long
Instrumental: C F G F C F G C
Chorus:
F C
We weren't strangers long, though we never spoke at all
D7 G
In your eyes I saw you knew we were heading for a fall
C F C
I knew you so completely, I never thought it might be wrong
G C
We were strangers then, but we weren't strangers long
F
Just like a book when it's read between the lines
G F C
It's the words that weren't spoken that told me you were mine
F C
And now the pages turn, but the story still goes on
G D C D C
We were strangers then, we weren't strangers long
How to play We Were Strangers
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 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.