You Were Mine
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A C#m E
I can't find a reason to let go
F#m D
Even though you've found a new love
F#m D
And she's what your dreams are made of
A C#m E
I can find a reason to hang on
F#m D
What went wrong can be forgiven
F#m D A
Without you it ain't worth livin' alone
E D A
Sometimes I wake up crying at night
E D A
And sometimes I scream out your name
E D A
What right does she have to take you away
Bm D E
When for so long you were mine
A
I took out all the pictures of
C#m E
Our wedding day
F#m D
It was a time of love and laughter
F#m D
Happy ever after
A
But even those old pictures have
C#m E
Begun to fade
F#m D
Please tell me she's not real
F#m D A
And that you're really coming home to stay
E D A
Sometimes I wake up crying at night
E D A
And sometimes I scream out your name
E D A
What right does she have to take you heart away
Bm D E D
When for so long you were mine
G Bm D
I can give you two good reasons to
F C
Show you love's not blind
A E F#m
He's two and she's four and you know
D
They adore you
Bm D E
So how can I tell them you've changed your mind
F# E B
Sometimes I wake up crying at night
F# E B
And sometimes I scream out your name
F# E B
What right does she have to take you heart away
C#m E F#
When for so long you were mine
C#m E B
I remember when you were mine
How to play You Were Mine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.