I Dont Want to Talk About It was originally written by Danny Whitten, a member of Crazy Horse. While the original version never achieved significant commercial success, the song became widely known through Rod Stewarts 1975 cover version, included on his album Atlantic Crossing. The lyrics convey the pain and despair of heartbreak, preferring silence over discussing feelings. Stewarts version topped the charts in several countries, becoming one o ... See more [+] f his biggest hits.
Key: Cm
Introduction:
Cm
F7(4)
F7
Bb
Cm
I can tell, by your eyes
F7
Bb
That you've probably, been crying forever
Cm
And the stars, in the sky
F7
Bb
Cm
Dm
Eb
Don't mean nothing, to you, they're a mirror
F7
Bb
I don't wanna, talk about it
F/A
Gm
How you broke my heart
Eb
F7
If I stay here just a little bit longer
Eb
F7
If I stay here, won't you listen
Cm
F7
F7
Bb
To my heart, whoa, my heart
Cm
F7
If I stand all alone, will the shadow
Bb
Hide the colors of my heart Blue, for the tears, black, for the night fears