When You Go
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Intro: Asus2 Asus2 Asus2 D D/C#
Verso 1:
Asus2 Bm
Only a moment ago we had nothing but time
E F#m
Everything lasted forever and you were all mine
Bm E
Only a dream I know
C#m F#m
Thinking you’d never go
Bm B7
Tearing off pieces of myself
Esus4 E Eadd9 E
Just for the time it buys me
[Refrão]
F#m7/C# D Asus2
Fold my heart up small
F#m7/C# D C#7
Or break it into pieces
Bm F#m
Find somewhere and keep it there
G D E Asus2
Take it when you go
Verso 2:
Asus2 Bm
There in the frame of your face in the cast of your eyes
E F#m
I saw this coming but still I am caught by surprise
Bm E
All of this time I knew
C#m F#m
That I’d be losing you
Bm B7
That doesn’t mean that it’s OK
Esus4 E Eadd9 E
That doesn’t mean I’m ready
[Refrão]F#m7/C# D Asus2
Fold my heart up small
F#m7/C# D C#7
Or break it into pieces
Bm F#m
Find somewhere and keep it there
G D E F#m B7
Take it when you go
F#m B7
When you go
Bm E
When you go
Verso 3:
Asus2 Bm
Some things we always remember, some things we forget
E F#m
No way to make it up now no room for regret
Bm E
That’s no good for anyone
C#m F#m
And so I come undone
Bm B7
Now I am less than what I was
Esus4 E Eadd9 E
Whatever’s left is yours now
[Refrão]F#m7/C# D Asus2
Fold my heart up small
F#m7/C# D C#7
Or break it into pieces
Bm F#m
Find somewhere and keep it there
G D E Asus2
Take it when you go
How to play When You Go
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Asus2. 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.