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[Intro]
[Bm] [F#m] [Em] x2
[Verse] 1
[Bm]Some [F#m]say [Em]I'll be better without you, but they don't know you like I doOr at least the sides I thought I knew
[Bm]I [F#m]can't bear this time, it drags on as I lose my mind
[Em]Reminded by things I find, like notes and clothes you've left behind
[Bm]Wake [F#m]me up, wake me up when all is done
[Em]I won't rise until this battle's won, my dignity's become undone
[Chorus]
[Em] [B]ut [F#m]I [Bm]won't [F#m]go, I can't do it on my own
[F#m]If [Em]this ain't love, then what is?
[Em]I'm [Bm]willing to take the risk
[Em]I [F#m]won't [Bm]go, [F#m]I can't do it on my own
[F#m]If [Em]this ain't love, then what is?
[Em]I'm [Bm]willing to take the risk
[Verse] 2
[Bm]So [F#m]petrified, I'm so scared to step into this ride
[Em]What if I lose my heart and fail, declined
I won't forgive me if I give up trying
[Bm]I [F#m]heard his voice today, I didn't know [a] single word he said
[Em]Not one resemblance to the man I met, just [a] vacant broken boy instead
[Chorus]
[Em] [B]ut [F#m]I [Bm]won't [F#m]go, I can't do it on my own
[F#m]If [Em]this ain't love, then what is?
[Em]I'm [Bm]willing to take the risk
[Em]I [F#m]won't [Bm]go, [F#m]I can't do it on my own
[F#m]If [Em]this ain't love, then what is?
[Em]I'm [Bm]willing to take the risk
[Bridge]
...[F#m] [Bm]
There will be times, we'll try and give it up
[G] [B]ursting at the seams, no doubt
[Em]We'll [F#m]almost fall apart, then burn to pieces
[G]So [F#]watch them turn to dust, but nothing will ever taint us
[Chorus]
[Em] [B]ut [F#m]I [Bm]won't [F#m]go, I can't do it on my own
[F#m]If [Em]this ain't love, then what is?
[Em]I'm [Bm]willing to take the risk
[Em]I [F#m]won't [Bm]go, [F#m]I can't do it on my own
[F#m]If [Em]this ain't love, then what is?
[Em]I'm [Bm]willing to take the risk
[Verse] 3
[Bm]Will [F#m]he, will he still remember me?
[Em]Will he still love me even when he's free?
[Bm]Or will he go back to the place where he will choose the poison over me?
[F#m]When [Em]we spoke yesterday, he said to hold my breath and sit and wait
I'll be home so soon, I won't be late
[Chorus]
[Em]He [F#m]won't [Bm]go, [F#m]he can't do it on his own
[F#m]If [Em]this ain't love, then what is?
[Em]He's [Bm]willing to take the risk
[Em]So [F#m]I [Bm]won't [F#m]go, he can't do it on his own
[F#m]If [Em]this ain't love, then what is?
[Em]I'm [Bm]willing to take the risk
[Chorus]
[Em]'Cause [F#m]he [Bm]won't [F#m]go, he can't do it on his own
[F#m]If [Em]this ain't love, then what is?
[Em]We're [Bm]willing to take the risk
[Em]I [F#m]won't [Bm]go, [F#m]I can't do it on my own
[F#m]If [Em]this ain't love, then what is?
[Em]I'm [Bm]willing to take the risk.
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He Won't Go by Adele is played in the key of B. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: B (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F# (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for He Won't Go by Adele: sounding in B (Capo Fret 1, shape A#) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in B (Capo on Fret 1 (played in A# shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, F#m, B) with open cowboy substitutions (open Bm7 (x20202), open F#m7 or Em shape with capo, open B7 (x21202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Bm to F#m requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – v – iv – I – ♭VI – V
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
BmF#mEmB
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
GF#
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyBAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyA#Open chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler A# chord shapes while sounding in B.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family B
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of B. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IBTonic
iiC#mSupertonic
iiiD#mMediant
IVESubdominant
VF#Dominant
viG#mSubmediant
vii°A#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Intermediate
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleRequires 4 barre chord shapes (Bm, F#m, B)
check_circleCapo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: B•TEMPO:
110 BPM (Approx.)
•PROG: i – v – iv – I – ♭VI – V•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 1
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ He Won't Go
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for He Won't Go (Adele)?
To play the Easy Chords for He Won't Go, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for He Won't Go?
The original recording key for He Won't Go by Adele is B. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
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