Where've You Been?
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[Intro ]
G Em7 C G
Verse One:
D Am D/F# C/G G D/F# Em7
Claire had all but given up, when she and Edwin fell in love
D Am D/F# C/G G D/F# B
She touched his face and shook her head, in disbelief she sighed and said,
Am Bm C G/B Am7 C/D
"In many dreams I've held you near, but now at last you're really here"
[Refrão]G Em7 C G
Where've you been? I've looked for you forever and a day
C Em D/F# G
Where've you been? I'm just not myself when you're away
Verse Two:
D Am D/F# C/G G D/F# Em7
He asked her for her hand for life, and she became a salesman's wife
D Am D/F# C/G G D/F# B
He was home each night by eight, but one stormy evening he was late
Am Bm C G/B Am7 C/D
Her frightened tears fell to the floor, until his key turned in the door
[Refrão]G Em7 C G
Where've you been? I've looked for you forever and a day
C Em D/F# G
Where've you been? I'm just not myself when you're away
Bridge:
C Em
They never spent a night apart, for sixty years she heard him snore
C Am D7 C/D D7
Now they're in a hospital, in seperate beds on different floors
Verse Three:
D Am D/F# C/G G D/F# Em7
Claire soon lost her memory, forgot the names of fam--ily
D Am D/F# C/G G D/F# B
She never spoke a word again; then one day they wheeled him in
Am Bm C G/B Am7 C/D
He held her hand and stroked her head, in a fragile voice she said
[Refrão]G Em7 C G
Where've you been? I've looked for you forever and a day
Em7 C Em
Where've you been? I'm just not myself when you're away
D C9
No, I'm just not myself when you're away
How to play Where've You Been?
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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.