What I Really Meant To Say
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CAPO: 1
INTRO: C ?
VERSE 1:
F
It took me by surprise When I saw you standing there
C
Close enough to touch Breathing the same air
F
You asked me how I? been??
Am G F
I guess that?when I smiled and said just fine,
G
Oh but baby, I was lying
CHORUS 1:
C G Am
What I really meant to say Is I?dying here inside
F C
And I miss you more each day, there?not a night I haven?cried
G Dm Em F
And baby here?the truth I?still in love with you,
(N.C.) C F
That?what I really meant to say
VERSE 2:
F
And as you walked away the echo of my words
C
Cut just like a knife cut so deep it hurt
F Am G F
I held back the tears held onto my pride and watched you go
G
I wonder if you? ever know
CHORUS 1: {Slight changes}
C G Am
What I really meant to say Is I?dying here inside
F C
And I miss you more each day, there?not a night I haven?cried
G Dm F
And baby here?the truth I?still in love with you,
CHORUS 2:
C G Am
What I really meant to say Is I?dying here inside
F C
And I miss you more each day, there?not a night I haven?cried
G Dm Em F
And baby here?the truth I?still in love with you,
(N.C.) C F
That?what I really meant to say
How to play What I Really Meant To Say
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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.