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Linger


"Linger" by The Cranberries is originally in the key of D major. It was released in 1993 as part of their debut album, "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" The song was written by band members Dolores O'Riordan and Noel Hogan. The Cranberries, an Irish rock band, became globally recognized with O'Riordan's unique voice and the song's distinctive blend of alternative rock and pop elements. "Linger" was inspired by Dolores O'Riordan's first serious kiss. The melody features a relaxing orchestra arrangement that complements its reflective lyrics, creating an evocative and poignant listening experience.

Linger - The Cranberries

si la , si la si la si la
If you , if you could return
si si la si la , si si la si
Don't let it burn , don't let it fade
la si la si RE MI RE
I'm sure I'm not being rude
si si si si si RE MI RE
But it's just your attitude

RE MI RE MI FA# FA# RE
It's tearing me apart
RE MI RE MI FA# FA# RE…
It's ruining everything
si la , si la si la si la
I swore , I swore I would be true
la si la si la si la
And honey so did you
la si la la si re si MI RE
So why were you holding her hand?
la si RE RE DO MI RE
Is that the way we stand?
si si MI RE MI FA# FA# RE
Were you lying all the time?
RE RE MI RE MI FA# RE SI
Was it just a game to you?

si si SOL FA# MI FA# FA#
But I'm in so deep
FA# FA# FA# MI FA# FA# FA# MI
You know I'm such a fool for you
RE MI RE MI RE MI FA# SOL FA# MI RE si
You got me wrapped around your finger
MI MI FA# SOL FA# MI FA# RE SI
Do you have to let it linger?
SI SI SOL FA# , SI SI SOL FA# , SI SI SOL FA# MI FA# MI RE
Do you have to , do you have to , do you have to let it linger?