Where Were You
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[Verso 1]
Em D
Where were you when I needed you most?
Am
I was young and alone
Bm
I had nowhere to go
Em D
Where were you when I asked for the truth?
Am
Was it all you could do
Bm
Knowing all that you knew
[Refrão]
Em Bm
'Cause I carry it still, the hole you couldn't fill
Am
I heard that you love me
Am
Words they are empty
Em Bm
I buried the guilt that you taught me to feel
Am
While the world was above me
Am
I was learning to love me
[Verso 2]
Em D
Where were you when I left on my own?
Am
Grounded and grown
Bm
I found a new home
Em D
Where were you, did you ever want more?
Am
You can open the door
Bm
You've known it before
[Refrão]
Em Bm
'Cause I carry it still the pain I know you feel
Am
I heard that you love me
Am
Words they are empty
Em Bm
I buried the guilt but I'm starting to heal
Am
While the world was above me
Am
I was learning to love me
Em D
I'm going to take my time
Am
I'm going to take my time
Em D
I'm going to take my time
Am
I'm going to take my time
Em
I'll keep trying
D
I'll keep fighting
Am
I know I'll make it through
Em
I'm not hiding
D
No more lying
Am
All that's left is love for you
Em
I'll keep trying
D
I'll keep fighting
Am
I know I'll make it through
Em
I'm not hiding
D
No more lying
Outro
Am
All that's left is love for you
Em D
All that's left is love for you
Am
All that's left is love for you
Em D
For you, for you,
Am
All that's left is love for you
How to play Where Were You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.