Without You
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Intro: C#m, A, E, B (x2)
C#m A E B
What do you do when you don't get better
C#m A E B
Strong arms get too, get to weak to hold her
C#m A E B C#m
Oh God, give me and just enough strength to make it through
C#m B A
Mmmmmmm
C#m A E B
Sleepless in this madness is walking me out to the ledge
C#m A E B
And stands there beside me shriving out on the edge
C#m A E B
Oh God all I, all I ask is a little relief
C#m B A
Just a moment of peace
E A C#m
I don't want to live without you
(B) E A C#m, B, A
I'm not ready to live without you
C#m
So let's dance a little
A
Laugh a little
E B
Hope a little more
C#m (C#m B) A
Cause I don't want to live without you, without you
(Instrumental): C#m, A, E, B
C#m A E
This thorn in my side
B
Though it cuts and stings me
C#m A E
As opens these eyes
B
I've never seen so clearly
C#m A E
And oh God I thank you
B
Cause you bring me to my knees
C#m B A
Back on my knees
E A C#m
I don't want to live without you
(B) E A C#m, B, A
I'm not ready to live without you
C#m
So let's dance a little
A
Laugh a little
E B
Hope a little more
C#m
Yes let us dance a little
A
Laugh a little
E
And hope a little more
C#m (C#m B) A
Cause I don't want to live without you, without you
C#m A
I heard a voice from the other side
E B
"Hope Fast, Love last."
C#m A
As winter turns into summertime singing
E B
"Hope Fast, Love last."
C#m A
Heard another voice from the other side singing
E B
"Hope Fast, Love last."
C#m A
As winter turns into summertime singing,
E B
"Hope fast."
C#m
So let's dance a little
A
Laugh a little
E B
Hope a little more
C#m
Yes let us dance a little
A
Laugh a little
E
And hope a little more
C#m A
Cause I don't want to live without you
C#m (C#m B) A
No, I don't want to live without you
B C#m
Without you.
(End): E,A,C#m (x6)
How to play Without You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.