Standard tuning: EADGBe
During first verse: Lowest string is picked alternately with open G string on the
album. I like to strum the three highest strings instead of just pluck the G.
Hit the open A once (like a walk-up or -down) in each chord change.
Chord Voicings:
320033: G
x32033: C9
xx0232: D
022033: Em7
Intro: G C9 (x2)
G C9
Your really gone, girlfriend
G C9
The dryer's on, Amen
G C9
And I'm alone for the first time (I walk away... x2)
G C9
You left a sock, girlfriend
G C9
Wheres the pair broken
G C9
Are you aware that I'm missing you (I walk away... x2)
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C9 G D Em7
But I cant run to you no more (Chorus)
C9 Em7 G D
To catch me when im falling
C9 G D Em7
I know I have to let you go
C9 Em7 D G
But I will not be broken
C9 Em7 D G
No I will not be broken
Em7 D G
But keep the slowly fading memories
G C9
This place is strange, empty
You did your time, plenty (same as prev. line)
G C9 G
And the walls are bare where your pictures hung
But I cant call you up no more (Chorus)
And no we cant just be friends
but now its time to let you go
but I will not be broken
no I will not be broken
C9 D
and keep the slowly fading
G D G
memories memories
G C9 G
I'm keeping these memories
I cant run to you no more (Chorus)
to catch me when im fallin
I know I have to let you go
But I will not be broken
For ever tear a lesson learned (Re-Start Chorus)
Every good time golden
But now its time to let you go
And I will not be broken
And I will not be broken
No I will not be broken
G D G
But keep the slowly fading memories