Linger was written by Dolores ORiordan and Noel Hogan of The Cranberries. The song was inspired by ORiordans personal experiences, reflecting the sorrow and regret after a relationship ends. The track is notable for its string arrangement and ORiordans emotive vocal performance. It quickly became one of the bands most famous hits, helping to cement their global reputation.
Key: D
Introduction:Fade into
A6
C
G
D
If you, if you could return
A6
Don't let it burn, don't let it fade
C9
I'm sure I'm not being rude But it's just your attitude
G
It's tearing me apart It's ruining everything
D
And I swore, I swore I would be true
A6
And honey so did you
C9
So why were you holding her hand Is that the way we stand
G
Were you lying all the time Was it just a game to you
D
But I'm in so deep
A6
You know I'm such a fool for you
C9
You got me wrapped around your finger
G
Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to
D
do you have to let it linger
A6
Oh, I thought the world of you
C9
I thought nothing could go wrong
G
But I was wrong I was wrong
D
If you, if you could get by
A6
Trying not to lie
C9
Things wouldn't be so confused And I wouldn't feel so used
G
But you always really knew I just wanna be with you
D
And I'm in so deep
A6
You know I'm such a fool for you
C9
You got me wrapped around your finger
G
Do you have to let it linger Do you have to. do you have to
D
do you have to let it linger
A6
You know I'm such a fool for you
C9
You got me wrapped around your finger
G
Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to