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He Was Leaving

This is Lorelei

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for He Was Leaving by This is Lorelei in the key of E

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Refrain
He WasEm LeGavingEm   G​

Verse 1
He Was DLeaving Just BmNow
He KeepsEm WaGndering
And DPeople Keep F#/C#Looking At Him SCtrange
Like He’sEm BleCeding
Don’t DSee Him Not BmNow

Refrain
He WasEm LeGavingEm   G​

Verse 2
He’s Not DLooking Out BmNow
Not While We’reEm WaGlking
But DSomeone Keeps F#/C#Calling Out His NCame
He IsEm LeCaking
His DBody Runs BmOut

Refrain
I’m NotEm DrGeamingEm   G​

Instrumental
D Bm
Em G
D F#/C# C
Em C
D Bm

Refrain
He’s NotEm DrGeamingEm   G​

Verse 3
He’s Not DDreaming Not BmNow
No More EmSleGeping
If DPeople Keep F#/C#Asking How He’s BCeen
He’s BeenEm NoCthing
No DStories To BmTell

Refrain
He Can’tEm LeGaveEm   G​

Verse 4
And He’s DGotta Leave BmNow
Yea He Keeps EmTryGing
But DPеople Keep F#/C#Looking At Him SCtrange
Like Hе’sEm BlCeeding
Don’t DSee Him Not BmNow

Refrain
Not While He’sEm LeGavingEm​
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for He Was Leaving?

The chords for He Was Leaving are: Em, G, D, Bm, F#/C#, C

What is the original key of He Was Leaving?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing He Was Leaving?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play He Was Leaving in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can He Was Leaving be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play He Was Leaving on ukulele?

Chord He Was Leaving can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in He Was Leaving?

He Was Leaving uses 6 chords: Em, G, D, Bm, F#/C#, C

What is the easiest way to play He Was Leaving?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was He Was Leaving released in?

He Was Leaving was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for He Was Leaving?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch He Was Leaving to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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