Take Me For Longing Chords
Take Me For Longing by Alison Krauss is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, C and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
(First verse is more acapella but chords from 2nd verse can fit)
Don't choose me because I am faithful
Don't choose me because I am kind
If your heart settles on me, I'm for the taking
Take me for longing or leave me behind
D C G D
I would be, for you, a fire in a rainbow
D C G D
I would be, for you, an opening door
C G D
Time and hard lessons are one kind of wisdom
C G D
Try to forget them or love me no more
Instrumental
I'm not asking your heart to believe me
I'm not asking for promise or pledge
Whatever the answer, it's yes that's the question
I am the fool dancin' over the edge
Instrumental
Don't choose me because I am faithful
Don't choose me because I am kind
If your heart settles on me, I'm for the taking
Take me for longing or leave me behind