I couldn’t leave you if I tried (video) (midi)

F - G - C

C G

1. The sun is coming up and I'm just going down,

C

everywhere I look the world keeps turning 'round.

C G

Though I said I never would be satisfied,

F G C

baby, I lied, I couldn't leave you if I tried.

C G

2. Sometimes I get lost out on this sad old town,

C

and every bridge I cross just turns me upside down.

C G

And every stumbling step I take back to your side,

F G C

hurts my pride I couldn't leave you if I tried.

F

Well, I could not walk away, no matter what I say,

D G - G7

I won't be leaving, believe it or don't, you're all that I wa......nt.

C G

3. Tears may fall but after all is said and done,

C

darlin' please believe me you're the only one.

C G

And I'll admit mistakes I've made me realize,

F G C

baby, I lied, I couldn't leave you if I tried.

+ instrumental = verse 3

F

+ I won't be leaving you, no matter what I do,

D G - G7

I'm gonna see it through 'til the end and do it agai......n.

C G

4. Years may come and friends may go, but that's ok,

C

darlin', you're the only one I need to stay.

C G

I know I said I never would be satisfied,

F G C

baby, I lied I couldn't leave you if I tried.

F G Am

I couldn't leave you if I tried.

+ F - G - C

(Rodney Crowell)