Now playing

Trying To Stop Your Leaving

Chords

5.054 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Em C G D
Em C G D C
[Verse 1]
Got a GguitarC  
Got a Gguitar on my Cback
And I'm Emstandin' on this Dlonesome Crailroad GtrackC  
Train's a-Gcomin'C  
It'll Gbe here 'fore too Clong
But I Emdon't think I can Dstop it Cwith a sonGg
Girl, that's Am7kind of the Cway I'm Gfeelin'
Am7Tryin' to Cstop your leavin'
[Verse 2]
Got a GpebbleC  
Got a Gpebble in my Chand
And I Emtoss it out into the Dmiddle of the CRio GGrandeC  
But the river keeps Grunnin'C  
Don't even Gknow that I'm arCound
I could Emthrow in a million Dmore and Cnot slow it Gdown
Girl, that's Am7kind of the Cway I'm Gfeelin'
Am7Tryin' to Cstop your Emleavin'C  
[Bridge]
GThere's nothin' that DI wouldn't tryEm  C  
GIf I thought it would Dchange your minCd
[Verse 3]
But you don't Glove meC  
No, you don't Glove me anymCore
And I Emknow as soon as Dyou walk Cout that Gdoor
Train's a Gcomin'C  
river's Grunnin'C  
Train's a Gcomin', river's Crunnin'
Pain's a Gcomin', tears are Crunnin'
Yeah, that's Am7kind of the Cway I'm Gfeelin'
Knowin' Am7I couldn't Cstop your Emleavin'C  G  D  
[Outro]
Em C G D

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Trying To Stop Your Leaving

by Dierks Bentley

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

[Intro]

Em C G D

Em C G D C

[Verse 1]

G C

Got a guitar

G C

Got a guitar on my back

Em D C G C

And I'm standin' on this lonesome railroad track

G C

Train's a-comin'

G C

It'll be here 'fore too long

Em D C G

But I don't think I can stop it with a song

Am7 C G

Girl, that's kind of the way I'm feelin'

Am7 C

Tryin' to stop your leavin'

[Verse 2]

G C

Got a pebble

G C

Got a pebble in my hand

Em D C G C

And I toss it out into the middle of the Rio Grande

G C

But the river keeps runnin'

G C

Don't even know that I'm around

Em D C G

I could throw in a million more and not slow it down

Am7 C G

Girl, that's kind of the way I'm feelin'

Am7 C Em C

Tryin' to stop your leavin'

[Bridge]

G D Em C

There's nothin' that I wouldn't try

G D C

If I thought it would change your mind

[Verse 3]

G C

But you don't love me

G C

No, you don't love me anymore

Em D C G

And I know as soon as you walk out that door

G C

Train's a comin'

G C

river's runnin'

G C

Train's a comin', river's runnin'

G C

Pain's a comin', tears are runnin'

Am7 C G

Yeah, that's kind of the way I'm feelin'

Am7 C Em C G D

Knowin' I couldn't stop your leavin'

[Outro]

Em C G D

About Trying To Stop Your Leaving Chords by Dierks Bentley

Learn how to play Trying To Stop Your Leaving by Dierks Bentley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Trying To Stop Your Leaving chords”, “Trying To Stop Your Leaving guitar chords”, or “Dierks Bentley Trying To Stop Your Leaving 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 Trying To Stop Your Leaving chords and for experienced players who want accurate Trying To Stop Your Leaving lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, C, G, D, Am7.

FAQ — Trying To Stop Your Leaving by Dierks Bentley

How do I play "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" by Dierks Bentley on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" by Dierks Bentley on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" by Dierks Bentley free?

Yes. The chords for "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" by Dierks Bentley are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Trying To Stop Your Leaving"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" by Dierks Bentley with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dierks Bentley below.

What key is "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" in?

The chords for "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" show the original chord names (including Em, C, G, D, Am7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.