Linger was written by Dolores ORiordan and Noel Hogan of The Cranberries. The song was inspired by ORiordans personal experiences, reflecting the sorrow and regret after a relationship ends. The track is notable for its string arrangement and ORiordans emotive vocal performance. It quickly became one of the bands most famous hits, helping to cement their global reputation.
Key: D
Introduction:Fade into
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C
G
D
If you, if you could return
A
Don't let it burn, don't let it fade
C7
I'm sure I'm not being rude But it's just your attitude
G
It's tearing me apart It's ruining everything
D
And I swore, I swore I would be true
A
And honey so did you
C7
So why were you holding her hand Is that the way we stand
G
Were you lying all the time Was it just a game to you
D
But I'm in so deep
A
You know I'm such a fool for you
C7
You got me wrapped around your finger
G
Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to
D
do you have to let it linger
A
Oh, I thought the world of you
C7
I thought nothing could go wrong
G
But I was wrong I was wrong
D
If you, if you could get by
A
Trying not to lie
C7
Things wouldn't be so confused And I wouldn't feel so used
G
But you always really knew I just wanna be with you
D
And I'm in so deep
A
You know I'm such a fool for you
C7
You got me wrapped around your finger
G
Do you have to let it linger Do you have to. do you have to
D
do you have to let it linger
A
You know I'm such a fool for you
C7
You got me wrapped around your finger
G
Do you have to let it linger Do you have to, do you have to