When You're Gone
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CAPO: 2nd Fret
Intro: C Am F G C
Am F
I read the paper, turn on the news
G C
And wear the floors out wondering what to do, oh
Am F
The sun is bright, but it doesn't shine
G
I've tried to fight it, but it happens every time
[Refrão] C F G
When you're gone (gone__)
Day is night
C F
When you're gone (when you're gone__)
G
It's an uphill fight
C F
When you're gone (ooh ooh oooh)
G Dm C/E F G C
Baby, nothing, nothing's right
Am F
I'm going crazy, sinking like a stone
G C
My friends are calling saying, "Don't sit home alone", but
Am F
It's not the same with anybody else
G
And it won't be long 'til I'm talking to myself
[Refrão] C F G
When you're gone (gone__)
Day is night
C F
When you're gone (when you're gone__)
G
It's an uphill fight
C F
When you're gone (ooh ooh oooh)
G Dm C/E F G Eb
Baby, nothing, nothing's right
Bridge:
Bb F
So I watch that clock on the wall, not moving at all
C Eb
Just frozen in time
Bb F
And I don't mind letting you know I'm ready to go
Bb G C
Right out of my mind__
Am F
The morning after the night before
G
It's hard to tell the difference anymore
C Am F
Instead of growing stronger, I'm just getting weak
G
Instead of killing time, I think it's killing me
[Refrão] C F G
When you're gone (gone__)
Day is night
C F
When you're gone (when you're gone__)
G
It's an uphill fight
C F
When you're gone (ooh ooh oooh)
G F C/E F
Baby, nothing, nothing's right
G Dm C/E F
Nothing's right
G C/E F C
Oh, nothing's right
How to play When You're Gone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.