When I Say
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(Graham Russell)
Intro: x 2
Dadd9/A Em7/G
I just saw a picture, from the lost and found
Bm F#m/A
It was taken the day that we met
G A/G
With so many people around
Dadd9/A Em7/A
All my false bravado seemed to disappear
Bm F#m/A
So I just had to follow my heart
G
I knew it would take me somewhere
Dadd9/A (A - G/A)
And I still feel the same
Dadd9/A (A - G/A - Bm/A - G/B)
But it's heart to explain
Em F#m
All my emotions are tossed in the wind
G Bm Gm/Bb
Lost 'til the moment, I hold you again
Dadd9/A
When I say I love you
Em7
When I say I need you
Dadd9/A
When you say come closer
Em7/A
I know I'll never leave you
Dadd9/A
You can stare into heaven
Em7/A
When your heart is free
Bm F#m/A
I supppose that we just couldn't wait
G
For heaven is where we must be
Dadd9/A (A - G/A)
And we still feel the same
Dadd9/A (A - G/A - Bm/A - G/B)
No need to explain
Em
I don't see the shadows
F#m
I don't feel the rain
G Bm
I'm walking in sunlight
Gm/Bb
I'll tell you again
Dadd9/A
When I say I want you
Em7/A
When I say I need you
Dadd9/A
When you say come closer
Em7/A
I know I'll never leave you
Bm
When I say I want you
F#m/A G
When I say I need you
Bm
When I say I want you
F#m/A G
I know I'll never leave you
Repeat: Dadd9/A x 2 - Em7/A x 2
Kenji Yanase
How to play When I Say
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dadd9/A. 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.