What Good Am I Without You
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D A7 Edim D7
I'm like a song that no one sings
Em B7 Cdim A7
I'm like a bird without its wings
D7M Edim G/B G Edim Gm7
I'm like a star that fell from the sky
D F#m B7 Cdim Em7 A7
What good am I without you
D A7 Edim D7
Where is the sun that used to shine
Em B7 Cdim A7
Where is the one who once was mine
D7M Edim G/B G Edim Gm7
Aimless am I, like clouds drifting by
D F#m B7 A7 D
What good am I without you
Bm F#7 E7/9- Fdim Edim
You are the very breath I take
Bm F#7 Bm F#7 B7
The every wish and prayer I make
Bm F#7 E7(b9) Fdim
You are so much a part of me
Bm5-/7 D F#m Bm Bm7/E E7/9 A7
You'll always be the very heart of me
D A7 Edim D7
How can I live without you near
Em B7 Cdim A7
When I'm so mad about you dear
D7M Edim G/B G Edim Gm7
How can I laugh when I want to cry
D F#m Bm7 Bm7/E Cdim C7 B7
What good am I without you, Darling
G B7 Gdim A7/13 D
What good am I without you
How to play What Good Am I Without You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.