Key: D
Introduction:
D7M Fº Em7 A7
I can't show my face, can't go anyplace
Am7 D7 G7M C9 C7M
People stop and stare, it's so hard to bear
D7M Bm7(b5) D7M C7 B7
Ev'rybody knows you left me
E7 Bm7(b5) Cº Em7 A7
It's the talk of the town
D7M Fº Em7 A7
Ev'rytime we meet, my heart skips a beat
Am7 D7 G7M C9 C7M
We don't stop to speak, though it's just a week
D7M Bm7(b5) D7M C7 B7
Ev'rybody knows you left me
E7 A7 D Bm7
It's the talk of the town
Bridge
Em7 A7 G/B A9 A7
We sent out invitations to friends and relations
Em7 A7 F#m7 A7
Announcing our wedding day
E7 Bm7 E7 Bm7
Friends and relations gave congratulations
E7 Bb9 A7
How can you face them? What can you say
D7M Fº Em7 A7
Let's make up, sweet - heart, we can't stay apart
Am7 D7 G7M C9 C7M
Don't let foolish pride keep you from my side
D7M Bm7(b5) D7M C7 B7
How can love like ours be ended
E7 A7 D
It's the talk of the town
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