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Key: E
Use E shape barre chord (at 7th fret) or E/G#*
Verse 1:
E/B*
Cannot touch
G#m/Eb
Cannot hold
G#m(add4) A
Cannot be together
E/B
Cannot love
G#m/Eb
Cannot kiss
G#m(add4) A
Cannot have each other
Refrain:
E C#m
Must be strong
G#m C#m
And we must let go
C#m
Cannot say
A B
What our hearts must know
Chorus:
E
How can I not love you
C#m
What do I tell my heart
A B
When do I not want you
B7 E
Here in my arms
A B
How does one waltz away
B7 E B C#m
From all the memories
B A B
How do I not miss you
B7 E
When you are gone
Verse 2:
E/B*
Cannot dream
G#m/D#
Cannot share
G#m(add4) A
Sweet and tender moments
E/B
Cannot feel
G#m/D#
How we feel
G#m(add4) A
Must pretend it's over
Refrain:
E C#m
Must be brave
G#m C#m
And we must go on
C#m
Must not say
A B
What we've known all along
Chorus:
E
How can I not love you
C#m
What do I tell my heart
A B
When do I not want you
B7 E
Here in my arms
A B
How does one waltz away
B7 E B C#m
From all the memories
B A B
How do I not miss you
B7 E
When you are gone
A B
How can I not love you
E/B G#m/D# G#m(add4) A
E C#m
Must be brave
G#m C#m
And we must be strong
C#m
Cannot say
A B
What we've known all along
F#
How can I not love you
D#m
What do I tell my heart
B C#
When do I not want you
C#7 F#
Here in my arms
B C#
How does one waltz away
C#7 F# C# D#m
From all the memories
C# B C#
How do I not miss you
C#7 F#
When you are gone
B C#
How can I not love you
C#7 F#
When you are you gone
F# D#m B Bm F#
Song History
Published: May 5, 2025
Last Updated: May 5, 2025