Why Did You Go
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G C
I woke up today with my head in daze
F C G
'cause my love had gone
With nothing to do just to dream about you
And how we went wrong
Em C
But oh why did you go?
Am D D aug
I loved you so didn't you know?
C D C D
I walk into town with my head hanging down
Tryin' to hide my pain
The people I meet. as I float down the street
Tell me try again
But oh why did you go
I loved you so Ddidn't you know
C D
Am
When I remember how good it was
Em
It makes me cry
Am
'Cause my life's been
Em
Turned upside down
E Am
All I want is someone but
How do you say
Dm
please will you stay
E
Please will you stay?
G C F-C-G
I'll settle down to the life of a clown
To remain alive
I'll work till I bleed, and if I can succeed
Maybe I'll survive
But oh why did you go
I loved you so Didn't you know
Em C Em C Daug
How to play Why Did You Go
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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.