When You're Gone
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[Intro ]
F Bbmaj7 F C Dm7 Bbmaj7 F C (2x)
[Verso 1]
F
Well, me and all those city lights
Bbmaj7
We reached a long-held compromise
F
I bite my tongue when they block the sky
Dm7 F Bbmaj7
They help me find my way at night, so it's alright
F Dm7
Yeah, it's alright
[Pré-Refrão]
Gm7 C
When the street-side preacher's sermon turns to song
Am7 Dm7 Am7 Dm7
And I rush myself along
Gm7 C
When it's dark outside, and I don't feel as strong
Bbmaj7 C
I can dream about you deep into the dawn
[Refrão]
F Bb F
'Cause I'm not myself when you're gone
C Dm7 Bb F C
No, I'm not myself when you're gone (No, I'm not myself when you're gone)
F Bbmaj7 F C Dm7 Bbmaj7 F C
[Verso 2]
F
So I kicked around th parts of town
Bbmaj7
That brings me up with my head turned down
F
Fir engine sirens cry
Dm7 F Bbmaj7
A couple nights can start to feel like a long time (Ooh)
F Dm7
Like a long time (Ooh)
[Pré-Refrão]
Gm7 C
When the love of your life is a long-time phenomenon
Am7 Dm7 Am7 Dm7
And you need them to get along
Gm7 C
I'm a part-time man and a full-time fan that you've drawn
Bbmaj7 C
I can sing about you deep into the dawn
[Refrão]
F Bb F
'Cause I'm not myself when you're gone
C Dm7 Bb F C
No, I'm not myself when you're gone (No, I'm not myself when you're gone)
F Bbmaj7 F C Dm7 Bbmaj7 F C
How to play When You're Gone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.