While My Guitar Gently Weeps
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Cm Cm/Bb Cm6 Abmaj7
I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping
Cm A# F G
While my guitar gently weeps
Cm Cm/Bb Cm6 Abmaj7
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Cm A# D# G
Still my guitar gently weeps
C Em Am Em Dm G
I don't know why nobody told you how to unfold your love
C Em Am Em
I don't know how someone controlled you
Dm G
They bought and sold you
Cm Cm/Bb Cm6 Abmaj7
I look at the world and I notice it's turning
Cm A# F G
While my guitar gently weeps
Cm Cm/Bb Cm6 Abmaj7
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Cm A# D# G
Still my guitar gently weeps
C Em Am Em
I don't know how you were diverted
Dm G
You were perverted too
C Em Am Em
I don't know how you were inverted
Dm G
No one alerted you
Cm Cm/Bb Cm6 Abmaj7
I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping
Cm Bb F G
While my guitar gently weeps
Cm Cm/Bb Cm6 Abmaj7
Look at you all...
Cm A# D# G
Still my guitar gently weeps
How to play While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.