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i m gonna be strong chords
gene pitney ( mann / weil ) *

F Fsus4 2

xf C
i can see , you’re slipping away from me
F A# Gm
and you’re so afraid , i’ll plead with you to stay
Am A# C F Gm C
but i’m gonna be strong , and let you go your way

F C
our love is gone , there’s no sense in holding on
F A# Gm
cause your pity now , would be to much to bear
Am A# C F
so i’m gonna be strong , and pretend i don’t care

C A# C
i’m gonna be strong , and stand as tall as i Am
C A#
yes , i’m gonna be strong , and let you run along ,
G# G
and take it like a man

F A#
when you say it’s the end , i’ll just hand you a line
F A#
i’ll smile and say , don’t you worry i’m fine .
F C F A# C
and you’ll never know , darling after you kiss me goodbye;
A# C F G# A# F
how i’ll break down and cry

* alternate :

capo iii

F = D
C = A
A# = G
Gm = Em
Am = F#m
G = E
G# = Dm

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