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Save Me

Tom Petty

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Save Me by Tom Petty in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
(From The 2026 Box Set Tom Petty: Origins 1971 - 1978)

Intro
Dmaj7    C#m7    Dmaj7    C#m7

Verse 1
Honey, Dmaj7Hold Me
Baby, I Would Die If You Should C#m7Lie And Let Me Go
Do You Dmaj7Love Me?
Honey, Can't You See How Much I C#m7Need You For My Own

Chorus
Oh, Honey (Dmaj7Save MEe)
Just Do Me C#m7A Little FavF#m7or, Baby (SaDmaj7ve Me)E​
Never C#m7Say You Wanna GF#m7o (SaDmaj7ve Me)E​
Just Wrap C#m7Your Arms ArF#m7ound Me (SaDmaj7ve Me)E​
I'm In TroC#m7uble If You GF#m7o AwaDmaj7y

Verse 2
Without You I Would Forever Be Just C#m7Stumbling In The Dark
If You Dmaj7Love Me, Honey, Tell Me So
I Need To C#m7Know Inside My Heart

Chorus
Oh, Honey Dmaj7(Save EMe)
Just Do Me C#m7A Little FavF#m7or, Baby (SaDmaj7ve Me)E​
Never C#m7Say You Wanna GF#m7o (SaDmaj7ve Me)E​
Just Wrap C#m7Your Arms ArF#m7ound Me (SaDmaj7ve Me)E​
I'm In TroC#m7uble If You GF#m7o AwaDmaj7y

Refrain
I'm In Trouble If You Go AC#m7way
If You F#m7Leave Me I Just Fade AwBm7ay
I'm In Trouble If You Go AEway

Guitar Solo
Dmaj7    C#m7    Dmaj7    C#m7

Chorus
Oh, Honey Dmaj7(Save EMe)
Just Do Me C#m7A Little FavF#m7or, Baby (SaDmaj7ve Me)E​
Never C#m7Say You Wanna GF#m7o (SaDmaj7ve Me)E​
Well, Just Wrap C#m7Your Arms ArF#m7ound Me (SaDmaj7ve Me)E​
I'm In TroC#m7uble If You GF#m7o AwaDmaj7y

Refrain
I'm In Trouble If You Go AC#m7way
If You F#m7Leave Me I Just Fade AwBm7ay
I'm In Trouble If You Go AEwaE7y, Baby

Outro
Dmaj7    C#m7    Dmaj7    C#m7
Dmaj7    C#m7    Dmaj7
Also available in: Fmaj7 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Save Me?

The chords for Save Me are: Dmaj7, C#m7, E, F#m7, Bm7, E7

What is the original key of Save Me?

The original key is Fmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Save Me?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Save Me in another key?

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

Can Save Me be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Save Me on ukulele?

Chord Save Me can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Save Me?

Save Me uses 6 chords: Dmaj7, C#m7, E, F#m7, Bm7, E7

What is the easiest way to play Save Me?

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 Save Me released in?

Save Me was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Save Me?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Save Me 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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