Weak In The Presence Of Beauty
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Intro: C - C - C - C - C - G - G - C - C
Vers 1:
C
Oh, its a long time since I saw you
F
Well you know how time can fly
G C
It seems like yesterday we were lovers
F Em
Now we pass each other by
Em F
But if we're left alone tonight, don't ask me to hold you tight
[Refrão]
G C
I go weak
C
I go weak
C
I go weak
C G C
I go weak, weak in the presence of beauty
Vers 2:
C
All my friends, keep asking
F G
why I'm quiet while you're around?
C F Em
They don't know I think I'm so lucky to stop myself from falling down
Em
So later if you're on your own
F G
Don't ask me to take you home
[Refrão]
Em C
I go weak
C
I go weak
C
I go weak
C G C
I go weak, weak in the presence of beauty
Solo: C - G - G - C - C - G - G - C - C
Em
Cause if were left alone tonight
F G
I'll have no choice but to hold you tight
[Refrão]
Am C
I go weak
C Am
I go weak
G C
I go weak
G C
I go weak, weak in the presence of beauty
C
I go weak, darling, I love you
C
I go weak, theres no doubt about it
Am
I go weak,
C G C
I go weak, weak in the presence of beauty
C
I go weak, you're my world
C Am
I go weak, I used to be your girl
C F
I go weak
G
I go weak
G C
weak in the presence of beauty
How to play Weak In The Presence Of Beauty
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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.