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When You are Gone

Avril Lavigne Pop

When You're Gone by Avril Lavigne is a song in the key of F major. It was released in 2007 as the second single from her third studio album, "The Best Damn Thing." The song was written by Avril Lavigne and Butch Walker. It focuses on the feeling of missing someone and the emptiness that comes when they are not around. A notable fact about the song is that it was dedicated to Avril's grandfather who passed away during the recording of the album. The melody is a blend of pop and rock elements, with Lavigne's powerful vocals and emotional delivery shining throughout the track.

When You're Gone Avril lavigne

f g f g f g a b C
I always needed time on my own
a E D C g#
I never thought I’d
a a E D C D
need you there when I cried
g f g f g a b C b a
And the days feel like years when I’m alone
a E D C g#
And the bed where you lie
a E D C D C b
is made up on your side

f e f C C
When you walk away
f f e d f C b
I count the steps that you take
C D E F E F E D C D
do you see how much I need you right now

chorus:
C F E
When you’re gone
E E E E E D C D C D
the pieces of my heart are missing you
C F E E
When you’re gone
E E E E E D C D C D
the face I came to know is missing too
C F E
When you’re gone
F E F E F E
The words I need to hear
F E D D C b C C
to always get me through the day
g g a E D
And make it ok
C b C
I miss you