Don't Make Me Go

Johnny Cash - Don't Make Me Go: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Don't Make Me Go" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn Don't Make Me Go Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Johnny Cash

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Don't Make Me Go" smoothly on your guitar.

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A#                             D#
You take my hand and smile at me
           A#                F
But I can tell you'd rather be
 D#            F                 A# F
Alone or with somebody else you know
     A#             D#
And when your eyes look into mine
     A#                   F
That old time love light doesn't shine
D#               F                  A#
But let me try again, don't make me go

Chorus:
       D#
I want you, don't make me go
                 A#
My heart would break, I'd miss you so
         F                           A# A#7
Tradin' love for sympathy, is old to me
             D#
What's this lovesick heart to do
          A#
When it cries for only you
          F                                 A#
Hold me close, I love you so, don't make me go

I'm sorry that I never knew
The way to show my love to you
I took too much for granted all the time
Two hearts in love must give and take
When one heart fails the other breaks
So turn me loose cause I cant call you mine

Chorus


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Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Don't Make Me Go" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Don't Make Me Go" by Johnny Cash.

Johnny Cash - Don't Make Me Go: Guitar Chords

Learn Don't Make Me Go Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Johnny Cash

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