While My Guitar Gently Weeps
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Capo 5
Dm Dm/C Dm/B D9/Bb
I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping
Dm C G A
While my guitar gently weeps
Dm Dm/C Dm/B D9/Bb
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Dm C F A
Still my guitar gently weeps
D F#m Bm F#m
I don't know why nobody told
Em A
you how to unfold your love
D F#m Bm F#m
I don't know how someone controlled you
Em A
They bought and sold you
Dm Dm/C Dm/B D9/Bb
I look at the world and I notice it's turning
Dm C G A
While my guitar gently weeps
Dm Dm/C Dm/B D9/Bb
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Dm C F A
Still my guitar gently weeps
D F#m Bm F#m
I don't know how you were diverted
Em A
You were perverted too
D F#m Bm F#m
I don't know how you were inverted
Em A
No one alerted you
Dm Dm/C Dm/B D9/Bb
I look from the wings at the play you are staging
Dm C G A
While my guitar gently weeps
Dm Dm/C Dm/B D9/Bb
as I'm sitting here doing nothing but aging
Dm C F A
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 Dm. 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.