Go Now

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Go Now
Paul McCartney and Wings
(Moody Blues Cover)
Sung by Denny Laine - great performance, great rendition!
From Wings Over America - great album!
Capo 1
We've already Gsaid -- GEmoodbye C  Am  
DSince you gotta go, oh you had better GGo now (go Emnow, go now)
CGo noAmw BefDore you'll see me cry -- Emyeah
I don't want you to tell Bmme just what you intend to do now
Emhow many times do I have to tell you darling,
I'm still in love wiBmth you now -- Whoa-oh-oh-oh
We've already Gsaid -- SEmo long C  Am  
DI don't wanna see you go, oh you had better Go Gnow
(go noEmw, go now) ---- GCo now AmDDon't you even try -Em-Yeah
Tellin' me that you really don't want it tBmo end this way
EmHow many times to have to tell you darling -
I want you tBmo stay -- Yeah, yeahD  
G Bm Em C D Em Bm Em Bm Am
DSince you gotta go, oh you had better GGo now (gEmo now, go now)
CGo now AmBDefore you'll see me cry -- YEmeah
I don't want you to Bmtell me just what you intend to do now
Emhow many times do I have to tell you darling,
I'm still in love with you Bmnow -- Whoa-oh-oh-AohG  Em  G  
CI don't wanna see you go Dbut darlin', you better Ggo now
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The story behind the song

"Go Now" is a song about the painful moment of a relationship ending, capturing the raw emotion of being told to leave. It was first recorded by Bessie Banks in 1964, who recorded it shortly after the assassination of President Kennedy, a time of widespread sadness. Paul McCartney, a musician known for his melodic bass playing, versatile vocals, and diverse musical interests, later performed this song. At its heart, it's a plea to accept a difficult goodbye.

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