Intro: ( A/D F#m ) x2 E (see tab notes below)
A
Well I saw you today and realized, how I missed my peace of mind
D E D A
I feel your breath in my ear, but late at night it's you I always think about
D
That little girl inside of you I once knew, I should have, known better
E D E/D F#dim Adim A F#m
Still the smell of you was on my face, but you were too busy to notice me last night
D E D - E
Now I can’t take it alone, I can’t make it alone, I can’t take it, I can’t make it alone
A/D F#m A/D F#m E
Oh no, oo, oh no
A D
Then I tell myself I’ll put you down, don’t wanna see your face around,don’t call me up anymore
E D E/D F#dim Adim A
F#m
When I hear your voice it’s in my ear, you’re kissin’ on the phone, it makes it all come clear
D E D - E
Now I can’t take it alone, I can’t make it alone, I can’t take it, I can’t make it alone
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A/D F#m A/D F#m A/D
Oh no, oh, oh no, I try to tell myself, don’t need you anymore,
F#m A/D F#m
Don't want you hangin, around my door, oh no
( D-A/C#-Bm-A-/G#-F#m-E ) x2
D E D E
Now I can’t take it alone, I can’t make it alone, I can’t take it alone, I can’t make
it alone
D - E A F#m
I can’t take it, I can’t make it alone, if it’s wrong or right
D - E A F#m
I can’t take it, I can’t make it alone, you know how I tried
D - E A F#m
I can’t take it, I can’t make it alone, I try tell myself, don’t need you anymore
D - E A F#m
I can’t take it, I can’t make it alone, oh baby, my pretty baby
D - E A
I can’t take it, I can’t make it alone
Intro:
A/D F#sus2 F#m
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b--9-10--10---9------10---|
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d--0--0--0----11-----11---|
a-------------9------9----|
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Note - Todd Rundgren produced this song and it definitely has his signature sound on the guitar...