Though millions already appreciate former Tonic frontman Emerson Hart's poignant lyrics, smart songcraft and evocative voice, Hart's debut solo album, Cigarettes and Gasoline, begins a new chapter for the renowned performer. His 12-song debut disc is a cathartic journey and intimate lyrical portrait that includes the irresistible, melodic "Run To," the thoughtful and unforgettable "I Wish the Best For You," and the memorable first single, "If You're Gonna Leave.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If You're Gonna Leave" by Emerson Hart From the album "Cigarettes & Gasoline" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*****Note****** There are a lot of hammer on & offs between the Fsus2 & Fmaj7, and C2 & C chords. Instead of writing them all, I'm just going to put the main chords and you can listen to recording for timing of the hammer on & offs. *****Note******
[Intro]
Fmaj7Fmaj7CGsus4 (x2)
[Verse 1]
Fmaj7CGsus4 Maybe I'm the joker, Maybe I'm the fool in your eyes
Fmaj7CGsus4 Maybe I'm the weak one, Maybe I'm a lie in disguise
Fmaj7CGsus4 Maybe I'm angry, 'Cause I'm the one who's always wrong
Fmaj7CAmGsus4G Maybe I'm not the one, who's so strong
[Verse 2]
Fmaj7CGsus4 But did ya think about it, Did ya pour it in and pour out
Fmaj7CGsus4 Could you live without me, Did you ever really have a doubt
Fmaj7CGsus4 But do you understand it baby, When you say its over it's done
AmFmaj7 Maybe I'm not the one
[Chorus 1]
Fmaj* CmajGsus4 So If you're gonna Leave, Ya you better get going
AmFmaj7 'Cause I ain't wasting no more time, What ya did and what ya didn't
Fmaj* CmajGsus4 So if you're gonna leave, Ya you better start running
Fmaj7Gsus4 'Cause I ain't wasting no more time
Fmaj7Fmaj7CGsus4 What it might have been
[Verse 3]
Fmaj7CGsus4 We can stand on reason, We can fight about all the things
Fmaj7CGsus4 This isn't for forever, This is more than a wedding ring
Fmaj7CGsus4 But do you understand it baby, When you say it's over it's done
AmFmaj7 Maybe I'm not the one
[Chorus 2]
Fmaj* CmajGsus4 So If you're gonna Leave, Ya you better get going
AmFmaj7 'Cause I ain't wasting no more time, What I did and what I didn't
Fmaj* CmajGsus4 So if you're gonna leave, Ya you better start running
Fmaj7Gsus4 'Cause I ain't wasting no more time
[Bridge]
Fmaj7Gsus4Fmaj7CFmaj7Gsus4Fmaj7C Whoa, did it happen again, The things that you wanted, for being a friend
Fmaj7Gsus4Fmaj7CAm How did it happen again, Just look onward baby
Gsus4Fmaj* CmajGsus4AmFmaj7 'Cause some day you might need a friend....................friend
[Chorus 3]
Fmaj* CmajGsus4 So If you're gonna Leave, Ya you better get going
AmFmaj7 'Cause I ain't wasting no more time, What we did and what we didn't
Fmaj* CmajGsus4 So if you're gonna leave, Ya you better start running