When You Were Mine
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Capo 5
Intro: C G Am F
C
I've got a hand-me-down heart
G
Filled with second hand love
Am7
It's been weighing me down
F
So I'm selling it off
Am
At a discounted rate
G C F C
That nobody wants to pay
C
And all that I am
G
Still belongs to you
Am7
Take a look at me darling
F
I don't want something new
Am
If I gave all I had
G C F C
Would it have made you stay?
Dm
Would it have made you stay?
C F G
Would it have made you stay?
C
I'd send myself broke
G
Just to buy back the time
Am7
If the change in my pockets
F
Could change your mind
C
I'd send myself broke
G
But I don't really mind
Am7 F
I'm doing it all, I'm doing it all
Cadd9 C F G
Just so we can rewind
C G Am F
To when you were mine
C
I carry first hand hurt
G
In the back of my mind
Am7
Cause you loved me so fast
F
That I got left behind
Am
I still watch the clock
G C F C
But I know I'm just too late
Dm
I know I'm just too late
C F G
I know I'm just too late
C
I'd send myself broke
G
Just to buy back the time
Am7
If the change in my pockets
F
Could change your mind
C
I'd send myself broke
G
But I don't really mind
Am7 F
I'm doing it all, I'm doing it all
Cadd9 C F G
Just so we can rewind
C G Am F
To when you were mine
C G Am F (2x)
C
I'd send myself broke
G
Just to buy back the time
Am7
If the change in my pockets
F
Could change your mind
C
I'd send myself broke
G
But I don't really mind
Am7 F
I'm doing it all, I'm doing it all (x2)
Cadd9 C F G
Just so we can rewind
C G Am F
To when you were mine
C
How to play When You Were Mine
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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.