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Intro
Dm7 G
Dm7 G F G
Dm7 G F G C C/B
Am Dm F/C F Dm G Em7
Am Dm G F C/E G C
 
verse 1
 
N.C. Dm7
If i could find words
Dm7 G
To tell you i'm sorry
G F
Make you understand
F G
I mean just what i say
G Dm7
After all that i've heard
Dm7 G
Why should i worry
G F G
When we ride the fine line
G C
Between love and hate
 
verse 2
 
N.C. Dm7
If i had been wise
Dm7 G
Well how could i doubt you
G F
Now i'm all alone
F G
My life in disarray
G Dm7
But try as i might
Dm7 G
I can't live without you
G F G
So i cling to the hope
G C C/B
Of a bright brighter day
 
[Refrão]
C/B Am Dm F/C F Dm
Oh i know we've been through this all before
Dm G Em7 Am
How can i prove my love for you is real
Am Dm G F C/E G
No i can't do anymore
G C
If i could only find words
 
Interlude
 
F G
And still he has dreams
G F
And still i must learn to cope
F G
Absurd as it seems
G Dm7
I still have hope
 
Dm7 G Fmaj7 G
 
verse 3
 
G Dm7
If i had good sense
Dm7 G
And heed all the warnings
G F
I would let it be
F G
And leave all well alone
G Dm7
But there's no recompense
Dm7 G
For waking up mornings
G F G
Feeling sure it's myself
G C C/B
Who's the foolish one
 
[Refrão]
C/B Am Dm F/C F Dm
Yes i know we've been through this all before
Dm G Em7 Am
How can i prove my love for you is real
Am Dm G F C/E G
No i can't do anymore
G C G
If i could only find
G C G
If only i could find
G C G
If i could only find
C
Words..
 
outtro
Dm7 G Dm7 G
Dm7 G Dm7 G

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dm7. 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.

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