What Would It Take - Jeff Lynne

What Would It Take

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[INTRO ]
 
Ocultar tablatura
 
F C/F Bb/F F C/F Bb/F F
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|3-----------3-2-|----2-0-----0---|------------3-2-|----2-0-----0---|
A|----------3-----|--3-------1---3-|----------3-----|--3-------1---3-|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
 
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INTRO (see above)
| F | C/F Bb/F | F | C/F Bb/F |
 
F C/F Bb/F
Remember what you told me
F C/F Bb/F
That you would always be there
F C/F Bb/F
If you change your mind now
 
Dm Bb C
Oh, what would it take to save me
Dm Bb C F
What would it take to save me now
 
| F | C/F Bb/F |
 
F C/F Bb/F
Here comes another night
F C/F Bb/F
And all the stars are shining
F C/F Bb/F
Could I make it right
 
Dm Bb C
Woh, what would it take to save me
Dm Bb C F
What would it take to save me now
 
Cm Ab Eb Bb | Cm Ab | Eb Bb |
Ooooohhh, What would it take
Cm Ab Eb Bb | Cm Ab | Eb Bb | F
Ooooohhh, What would it take to save me
 
| F | C/F Bb/F |
| F | C/F Bb/F |
 
Dm Bb C
What would it take to save me
Dm Bb C Cm
What would it take to save me now
 
Cm Ab Eb Bb Cm Ab Eb Bb
Now-ow-ow, What would it take (What would it take to save me now)
Cm Ab Eb Bb Cm Ab Eb Bb
Whoh-oh-oh, What would it take (What would it take to save me now)
F
To save me
 
| F | C/F Bb/F |
 
F C/F Bb/F
Of all the things I do
F C/F Bb/F
And everywhere they take me
F C/F Bb/F
You know what I go through
 
Dm Bb C
Oh, what would it take to save me
Dm Bb C Dm
What would it take to save me now
Dm Bb C
What would it take to save me
Dm Bb C F break C/F Bb/F F
What would it take to save me now - -ow -ow -ow
 
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Or, a little easier with
capo 3rd fret
 
INTRO (see above)
| D | A/D G/D | D | A/D G/D |
 
D A/D G/D
Remember what you told me
D A/D G/D
That you would always be there
D A/D G/D
If you change your mind now
 
Bm G A
Oh, what would it take to save me
Bm G A D
What would it take to save me now
 
| D | A/D G/D |
 
D A/D G/D
Here comes another night
D A/D G/D
And all the stars are shining
D A/D G/D
Could I make it right
 
Bm G A
Woh, what would it take to save me
Bm G A D
What would it take to save me now
 
Am F C G | Am F | C G |
Oh-ooh-oh, what would it take
Am F C G | Am F | C G |D
Oh-ooh-oh, what would it take to save me
 
| D | A/D G/D |
| D | A/D G/D |
 
Bm G A
What would it take to save me
Bm G A Am
What would it take to save me now
 
Am F C G Am F C G
Now-ow-ow, What would it take (What would it take to save me now)
Am F C G Am F C G
Whoh-oh-oh, What would it take (What would it take to save me now)
D
To save me
 
| D | A/D G/D |
 
D A/D G/D
Of all the things I do
D A/D G/D
And everywhere they take me
D A/D G/D
You know what I go through
 
Bm G A
Oh, what would it take to save me
Bm G A Bm
What would it take to save me now
Bm G A
What would it take to save me
Bm G A D break A/D G/D D
What would it take to save me now - -ow -ow -ow

How to play What Would It Take

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 F. 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.

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