You Won't Let Me
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Capo 3
Intro: D Bm Em Em/A A
D Bm
If you'd only let me, I could show you how to love
Em Em/A A
Take our time. Let it all go
D Bm
If you'd only let me, I could show you how to cry
Em Em/A A
In your darkest hour, I would lead you through the fire
Em Em7/b5
But you won't let me. You won't let me
D Bm
I don't want to say goodbye. I just want to give it one more try
Em Em7/b5
And I'd do anything. Yes I'd do anything
Em/A A
If you'd only let me.
D Bm
With your hand in mine, I would show you how to laugh
Em Em/A A
Nothing heavy, nothing serious, just forget about all that
D Bm
You've been stepping back, I want to be your friend
Em C
Tear down the walls that surround you, build you back up again
Em Em7/b5
But you won't let me. You won't let me
D Bm
I don't want to say goodbye. I just want to give it one more try
Em Em7/b5
And I'd do anything. Yes I'd do anything
D Bm Em7 Em/A A
F#m Bm Gm A
So tonight stay with me. I know I could change your mind
Em Em7/b5
But you won't let me. You won't let me
D Bm
I don't want to say goodbye. I just want to give it one more try
Em Em7/b5
But you won't let me. You won't let me
D Bm
I don't want to say goodbye. I just want to give it one more try
Em Em7/b5
But you won't let me. You won't let me
D Bm
I'd to anything for you. I'd do anything for you.
Em Em/A A
But you won't let me. No you won't let me.
D
You won't let me
How to play You Won't Let Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.