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Hard to Say I'm Sorry


"Hard to Say I'm Sorry" is a soft rock ballad by the American band Chicago, released in 1982 as part of their album "Chicago 16." Written by band members Peter Cetera and David Foster, the song reached the top of the charts in several countries, including the United States and Canada. Its original key is F major. The song's lyrics explore themes of regret and reconciliation in a relationship, with a heartfelt melody and smooth vocals that characterize Chicago's signature sound. "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" remains one of the band's most popular and enduring hits, showcasing their ability to blend rock and pop sensibilities with poignant songwriting.

Hard to Say I'm Sorry - Chicago

e ( ) f# d#
Everybody needs a little time away
b d e c#
I heard her say
c# d# e d#
from each other
e ( ) f# d#
Even lovers need a holiday
c# e e
Far away
c# d e d#
from each other

e g# a
Hold me now
a e ( ) d# c# b
It's hard for me to say I'm sorry
c# e e e c# a b
I just want you to stay

b e g# a a f# e f#
After all that we've been through
g# g# a g# g# a f#
I will make it up to you ,
g# g# a f#
I promise to
b b a g# f# e f# g# g#
And after all that's been said and done
f# f# g# e d# e d# c# b b
You're just the part of me I can't let go , ooh

e ( ) f# d#
Couldn't stand to be kept away
b d e c#

Just for the day
c# d# e d#
from your body
e ( ) f# d#

Wouldn't wanna be swept away
c# e e
Far away
c# d e d#
from the one that I love

e g# a
Hold me now
a e ( ) d# c# b
It's hard for me to say I'm sorry
c# e e
mi do# la si
I just want you to know


g# . . g# a
Hold me now
g# ( ) f# e e
I really wanna tell you I'm sorry
e g# g# a c# e f#
I could never let you go


b e g# a
la fa# mi fa#
After all that we've been through
g# g# a g# g# a f#
I will make it up to you , I promise to

b b a g# f# e f# g# g#
And after all that's been said and done
f# f# g# e d# e c# d# e f#
You're just a part of me , I can't let go

b b b do' b g a b a
After all that we've been through
b do' b a a g b b b a
I will make it up to you , I promise to
b b b a f# a g
You're gonna be the lucky one

Créditos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gL2hNsUrjU&ab_channel=WendellGuedes