{c: Some playing suggestions: } The chords in the beginning of the verses can be expanded to follow the melody: Ebmaj7 . . Eb6 | Dm7 . Eaug E The record has the chromatic descent beginning at ‘I’m always …’ played both in the bass line and in a higher register. It is probably best to choose one of them; see chord suggestions below. The chords to that descent could be conceived of (and played) either as notated below, or as Am Ammaj7 C/G D9/F#. {c:Chords: } Bb . A7 . Dm . D7 . Gm . C7 . F . . . Ebmaj7 The evening winds are still Dm7 E7 I've lost the way and will Am D7 Can't tell you where they went Gm C7 I just know what they meant Am Ammaj7/G# I'm always on my guard Am7/G Am6/F# Admitting life is hard Gm C7 F Without you near me The friend you used to be So near and dear to me You slipped so far away Where did we go astray I passed the old school yard Admitting life is hard Without you near me Bb A7 Ever since the day Dm D7 The day you went away Gm C7 F I felt that emptiness so wide Bb A7 I don't know what's wrong or right Dm D7 I just know I need strength to fight Gm C7 Am Strength to fight that world outside Since we've been out of touch I haven't felt that much From day to barren day My heart stays locked away I walk the boulevard Admitting life is hard Without you near me The sun is sinking low I guess it's time to go I feel a chilly breeze In place of memories My dreams are locked and barred Admitting life is hard Without you near me BADD7 Gm C7 F Without you near me