I Don’t Understand What You’re Trying to Say

Genre: Soulful country-blues ballad
Key: D
Tempo: Mid-slow, 78 BPM

[Intro]

D G Em A

[Verse 1]

D G
Your lips are movin’, but the meaning’s lost
Em A
Feels like we’re payin’ a heavy cost
D G
Your eyes are distant, your tone is gray
Em A
And I don't understand what you're trying to say

[Chorus]

D G
Is it over now, or just a phase?
Em A
Am I supposed to read between the haze?
D G
All I want is some clarity
Em A
But you’re speakin’ in riddles to me

[Verse 2]

D G
Every sigh is a question mark
Em A
And every glance is cold and dark
D G
I reach out but you pull away
Em A
And I don’t understand what you’re tryin’ to say

[Bridge]

Bm F#m
Say it plain, say it true
G D
Whatever it is, I’ll stand with you
Bm F#m
But don’t leave me in the gray
G A
Spell it out or walk away

[Final Chorus]

D G
If it’s goodbye, let it be clear
Em A
Don’t let silence fill the air with fear
D G
Just tell me the truth today
Em A
‘Cause I don’t understand what you’re trying to say

[Outro]

D G
Say it loud or say goodbye
Em A D
But I can’t read hearts with my hands tied

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Writer: Songsmith