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For A While

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Frank Sinatra – For a While
   EbLost in Am7b5day to day,   Ab6turBbsus4n another wayBb  
With a Eblaugh, a Gmkind hello
Some small Fm7talk with Bbsus4those I knowBb  
I forF7get that I'm not Fm7/Bbover youBb  
For a Ebwhile Ab/F  Ab  Ab/Bb  Bb  
   EbA wave, an Am7b5easy grin
    Ab6A smile Bbsus4to put them inBb  
With Ebother lives to Gmlisten to
And some Fm7work, I'vBbsus4e got to doBb  
I forF7get that I'm not Fm7/Bbover youBb  
For a Ebwhile Ab/F  Ab  Ab/Bb  Bb  
AbDays go Gmby with no Abempty feeBbling
   AbUntil GmI remCmember you're FmgoneFm7/C  Bb  
   EbPeople Am7b5say to me,   Ab6"You neeBbsus4d company"Bb  
EbWhen you have some tGmime to spend
Drop arFm7ound and Bbsus4meet a friendBb  
They foF7rget that I'm not Fm7/Bbover youBb  
For a Ebwhile Ab/F  Ab  Ab/Bb  Bb  
They forgF7et that I'm not Fm7/Bbover youBb  
For a Ebwhile Ab/F  Ab  Ab/Bb  Bb  
Repeat and fade out

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For A While

by Frank Sinatra

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7b5

Ab6

Bbsus4

Fm7

Fm7/Bb

Ab/F

Ab/Bb

Fm7/C

Frank Sinatra – For a While

Eb Am7b5 Ab6 Bbsus4 Bb

Lost in day to day, turn another way

Eb Gm

With a laugh, a kind hello

Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb

Some small talk with those I know

F7 Fm7/Bb Bb

I forget that I'm not over you

Eb Ab/F Ab Ab/Bb Bb

For a while

Eb Am7b5

A wave, an easy grin

Ab6 Bbsus4 Bb

A smile to put them in

Eb Gm

With other lives to listen to

Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb

And some work, I've got to do

F7 Fm7/Bb Bb

I forget that I'm not over you

Eb Ab/F Ab Ab/Bb Bb

For a while

Ab Gm Ab Bb

Days go by with no empty feeling

Ab Gm Cm Fm Fm7/C Bb

Until I remember you're gone

Eb Am7b5 Ab6 Bbsus4 Bb

People say to me, "You need company"

Eb Gm

When you have some time to spend

Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb

Drop around and meet a friend

F7 Fm7/Bb Bb

They forget that I'm not over you

Eb Ab/F Ab Ab/Bb Bb

For a while

F7 Fm7/Bb Bb

They forget that I'm not over you

Eb Ab/F Ab Ab/Bb Bb

For a while

Repeat and fade out

About For A While Chords by Frank Sinatra

Learn how to play For A While by Frank Sinatra with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “For A While chords”, “For A While guitar chords”, or “Frank Sinatra For A While chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy For A While chords and for experienced players who want accurate For A While lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Am7b5, Ab6, Bbsus4, Bb, Gm.

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What key is "For A While" in?

The chords for "For A While" show the original chord names (including Eb, Am7b5, Ab6, Bbsus4, Bb, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.