When You're Gone
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G D/F# Em
I always needed time on my own
C
I never thought I'd need you there
D D4
When I cried
G D/F#
And the days feel like years
Em
When I'm alone
C
And the bed where you lie
D
Is made up on your side
C
When you walk away
G
I count the steps that you take
C D
Do you see how much I need you right now?
C
When you're gone
Em D D4
The pieces of my heart are missing you
C
When you're gone
Em D
The face I came to know is missing too
C
When you're gone
C G D C
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
D
And make it OK
C
I miss you
G D/F# Em
I never felt this way before
C
Everything that I do
D D4 D
reminds me of you
G
And the clothes you left
D/F# Em
are lyin' on the floor
C
and they smell just like you
D
I love the things that you do
C
When you walk away
G
I count the steps that you take
C D
Do you see how much I need you right now?
C
When you're gone
Em D D4 D
The pieces of my heart are missing you
C
When you're gone
Em D
The face I came to know is missing too
C
When you're gone
G D C
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
D
And make it OK
Bm
I miss you
Bm C
We were made for each other
G
I'll keep forever
D
I know we were
B
Yeah Yeah
Em
All I ever wanted was for you to know
C
Everything I do I give my heart and soul
G
I can hardly breathe
D
I need to feel you here with me
Yeah
C
When you're gone
Em D D4 D
The pieces of my heart are missing you
C
When you're gone
Em D
The face I came to know is missing too
C
When you're gone
C G D C
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
D
And make it OK
C
I miss you
How to play When You're 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.