When I'm Gone
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[Intro ]
G C
[Verso 1]
G C
I've been, been so dependent all my life
G C
Now it's my turn to make sure you're alright
G C
But I'm leavin', and I know that it keeps you up all night
G C
If it's healin', I'll say it a million more times
[Refrão]
Em C
When I'm gone, when I'm gone, don't shed a tear, no
G
You gotta carry on, carry on
G D Em
Time's always running out when you're counting the years
C
There's nothing to fear
G
I'll always be here
[Verso 2]
G C
I hope you find who you were before me
G C
Let go and loosen the burden you carry
G C
Though we're apart, I still feel you in all of my memories
G C
Even with distance, the moon still has hold of the blue sea
[Refrão]
Em C
When I'm gone, when I'm gone, don't shed a tear, no
G
You gotta carry on, carry on
G D Em
Time's always running out when you're counting the years
C
There's nothing to fear
G
I'll always be here
[Ponte]
Am
And though we're apart
C
I feel you in my heart
Am
Though we're apart
D
I feel you in my heart
Outro
Em N.C. C N.C.
When I'm gone, don't shed a tear, no
G N.C.
You gotta carry on
D N.C. Em N.C. C N.C.
Time's always running out when you're counting the years
G N.C.
I'll always be here
How to play When I'm Gone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.