You're Not Drowning Your Heartache
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G G7 C
I beg your pardon mister for intruding privacy
G D7
I was sitting on the barstool I couldn't help but see
G G7 C
By the way you've been drinking it must be an awful mood you're in
G D7 G
You're not drowning your heartache you're just teaching it to swim
G G7 C
You wonder what came over you why did she treat you so
G D7
You sit and drink in sorrow wishing all the hurt would go
G G7 C
Guess you've ask yourself a hundred times what did she see in him
G D7 G
You're not drowning your heartache you're just teaching it to swim
D7 G
Perhaps you're wondering how a stranger like me could understand
A7 D7
But I've got a feeling we're in the same boat my friend
G G7 C
Just like you I lost my darling she just walked away with him
G D7 G
You're not drowning your heartache you're just teaching it to swim
C G D7 G
You're not drowning your heartache you're just teaching it to swim
How to play You're Not Drowning Your Heartache
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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.