You Weren't There
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Intro: G - C C - Em Am C Em - C
C :X32103
Cmaj7 :X32000
G C
She came home, just won the game
C Em
Long time struggle she fulfilled her dream
Am C
All she wanted was to make you proud,
Em C- Cmaj7 C- Cmaj7
You weren't there
G C
He had his birthday few days ago
C Em
He got some presents, a big party too
Am C
And there were congratulation calls
Em D
As the years before, not ever one from you
C Am
You weren't there, distant, far away
Em D
It's like this every day, they see you in their heads
Am
Wonder if you'll come
C Em
Afraid to close their eyes, and miss you once again
G C
She cut herself on a piece of paper
C Em
It didn't hurt, but she saw the blood
Am C Em C Cmaj7
She could need that embrace, you weren't there
G C
Did he have to cry louder,
C Em
Would that make you hear him
Am C Em D
You see, his heart was broken, for the first ti___ime
C Am
You weren't there, distant, far away
Em D
It's like this every day, they see you in their heads
Am
Wonder if you'll come
C Em
Afraid to close their eyes, and miss you once again
D C
Cannot turn back time, a wish yet to come true
Am D C
They're making up these stories about you
C Am
You weren't there, distant, far away
Em D
It's like this every day, they see you in their heads
Am
Wonder if you'll come
C Em D C... fade
Afraid to close their eyes, and miss you once again
How to play You Weren't There
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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.