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G/F# 200033
[Intro Lick]
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[Verse]
G C D G G/F# Em
I know you loved him, a long time ago
Am D G C G
Even now in my arms, you still want him I know
C D G G/F# Em
But Darlin' this time, let your memories die
Am D C G
When you hold me tonight, don't close your eyes
[Chorus]
G C D
Don't close your eyes, let it be me
G G/F# Em
Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy
Am D
Darlin' just once let yesterday go
G G/F# Em
And you'll find more love than you've ever know
Am D
Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight
C G6add11/B Am7 G
And don't close your eyes
[Chorus End Fill]
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[Interlude]
G D G
[Verse]
G C D G G/F# Em
Maybe I've been a fool, holdin' on all this time
Am D G
Lyin' here in your arms, knowin' he's in your mind
C D G G/F# Em
But I keep hoping some day, that you'll see the light
C D C G
Let it be here tonight, don't close your eyes
[Chorus]
G C D
Don't close your eyes, let it be me
G G/F# Em
Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy
Am D
Darlin' just once let yesterday go
G G/F# Em
And you'll find more love than you've ever know
Am D
Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight
C G6add11/B Am7 G
And don't close your eyes
Am D
Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight
C G6add11/B Am7 G
And don't close your eyes