Lots of interest on this song following the cover version sang by Aizat in Yasmin Ahmad’s new movie ‘Talentime’ - which has just been released in 45 cinemas all over Malaysia. As promised, here are the lyrics.

I wrote most of the music in the ‘Talentime’ - the main compositions of which includes 2 new songs called ‘Just One Boy’ [sang by Aizat] and ‘Angel’ [sang by Atilia]. You’ll soon be hearing Malay versions of these songs over the radio too. I’ll fill up the back story to stuff I have been up to in a few days. But for now, enjoy the lyrics & Chords. :-)

I Go

G - D/F# - C/add9 - G
So long, fare thee well
Em - G - Am - D
The dancer and the dancing days have taken leave and fell
G - D/F# - C/add9 - G
So turn down this bed of stone
Em - Am - C - D - G - Am - Am/B
Quench me with the deadly nightshade from the rose that you belong

C - G - Am - Am
The long December rain is falling now
C - G - Em - Em
Running down on streets to nowhere
C - G - Am - Am
Music is my life – you’re my sweetest nightingale
Bm7flat5 - E7 - Am - Am/B - C
But I can’t hear it here no more
G - D/F# - C/add9 - C/add9
And I go
G - D/F# - C/add9 - C/add9
I go

Hush now, don’t shake or break
Words have fallen silent like soldiers to the grave
No matter what they do or say
Lay me on the sleepy meadow by the tracks upon your face

- Words & Music By Pete Teo. All rights reserved 2008

CHORD NOTES: My guitar on the recorded version was de-tuned from standard 440 pitch. This means these chords are written in a key higher than the recorded version by roughly one whole step. To get back in tune with the recorded version, just de-tune your guitar one step down [plus or minus a few cents]. Why did I de-tune? Long story. Tricky bugger, that’s me. :-)

[ Published by Pete Teo March 31st, 2009 ]

54 Responses to “I GO LYRICS & CHORDS”

  1. 1 missaussie

    while listening to this song at the end of TALENTIME movie, i didn’t realize that tears had slowly flowing down from my eyes down to the cheek. this is such a beautiful song which fits the ending part of the movie really well. good job, pete!

  2. 2 Rose

    I have been in love with this song ever since I heard it on EBS Space. Its such a beautiful song have wondered why you have not released it in Malaysia. I guess now Kak Yasmin will bring it to the people of Malaysia through her movie. I cried too when I saw it in Talentime. It is magical, even when sang by a boy.

    Please so not hide your gift away from your people Pete. People like you and Kak Yasmin give us hope. I will always love you for your quirkiness, your humours, and most of all, for you sublime artistry.

    I am glad you are one of us.

  3. 3 ieda

    omg!versi melayu? nak dengar ! XD
    i hope it is as beautiful as the ori punya :))

  4. 4 mkisses

    Hauntingly beautiful…thank you.

  5. 5 suhaili

    you certainly earned one new fan here ;)

  6. 6 Kal El

    This Superman cries every time he hears this song - a beautiful work of art indeed.

  7. 7 cahaya

    thanks…
    i l0ve your w0rk..
    nice..!!

  8. 8 PETE TEO

    Thanks for the nice words guys. Added chords to the lyrics. Say thank you.

    La.
    :-)

  9. 9 Jason

    Hey Pete, Do u have the - 1 track for I GO if yes where can I find?

  10. 10 Han

    How to play a m7flat5 chord dude?
    bah!!!

  11. 11 hanie

    been in love with this song since the first time i heard it in talentime..
    really nice song :)

  12. 12 Dueha

    Thanks Pete :)

  13. 13 Nabz

    it’s a wonderful song… a serious tear jerker… I hope that Kak Yasmin will release an OST album… Thanks Pete.

  14. 14 DarthSide

    superb…seyes lagu ni superb n my mom really like it…o re piya also dem good…congrats u olls…

  15. 15 Hunkymonkey

    Love the song. Best song of the year? :-)

  16. 16 Proud Of Pete

    You’re an inspiration to us Malaysians. This song is so beautiful. From the lyrics to your signing.mesmerizing i must say.You’ve done us proud =)
    The whole Talentime OST is amazing and so was the movie

  17. 17 LindaJFox

    thanks 4 sharing the chord…
    may I request the chord for song Just One Boy as well???
    hehe….onegai

  18. 18 plunox

    this is what we define as good music..
    thanks for creating and sharing it up..
    u roxx..

  19. 19 marie

    a beautiful songs…
    thx for compose it..

    ;)

  20. 20 lalala

    beautiful song
    :D

  21. 21 yhep

    i rily luv diz song!!!!! =)

  22. 22 Amazed

    when i first heard this song it was in the cinema while watchin Talentime and i can honestly tell u the song really grasped my heart and i was in awe. its beyond words. simply beautiful. i just sat quietly listening to the song. its like i could feel exactly what the character was feeling just through a song. the melody and the lyrics blend perfectly. im certainly going to be a new fan of your music.

  23. 23 ariel

    Really passionate…..im proud to be Malaysian…..sob sob…

  24. 24 tapakah

    Статья очень понравилась! Этакий короткий микс полезных знаний. Хоть и “зажгли лампу среди бела дня”:)

  25. 25 christopher raja sigam

    wow..no word 2 describe..d guitaring was sublime…rely awesome song..made me cry when i watched talentime..

  26. 26 fears 4 tears

    gempakla lu bro buat lagu tangkap leleh nie….hati gua yang keras mcm batu pon bole cair bila dengar lagu nie….lagu ni ade kesinambungan lain x…mana tau lu nak buat I GO continued version ke….hahahaha

    Aku bangga menjadi Anak MALAYSIA!!!!!

  27. 27 Amar

    A beautiful song, but IMHO Angel was even better. Everything from the arrangement to the lyrics was just sublime.

    Any chance of posting the chords for that too? kthxbai!

  28. 28 ahmad labis

    where can i find lost in america lyrics??????????????????????

  29. 29 Kenny Chin

    Hello Pete,

    I heard this song for the first time in Talentime movie. I tried to play the song with my guitar and now I know why you tuned down the string. I just can’t imitate the sound with the original string arrangement. After tuning it down 1 step, I can get the low bass tone with an open E string. I guess that’s the reason why you tuned it down. Anyway, it’s a masterpiece. A unique sound and mellow melody.

  30. 30 плoxoЙ

    Спасибо вам огромное, пост действительно толково написан и по делу, есть что почерпнуть.

  31. 31 Zhi Wei

    Hey, I heard your song in Talentime… it’s really beautiful and deeply moving. :) It’s also truly inspiring, especially for young Malaysian songwriters like myself. Keep writing! :D

  32. 32 EzekieLReyes

    This is my latest LSS.
    Song’s incredible!

  33. 33 XAM

    Сенкс автору. Возможно, в будущем я и действительно реализую аналогичную затею. :)

  34. 34 amar24

    what a piece of art

  35. 35 anis hanini

    such a beautiful song. no comment!

  36. 36 сесшоп мэн

    спасибо

  37. 37 Gordon

    Hi Pete,

    I just saw Talentime here at the Hawaii International Film Festival, and Loved it!!! Can you tell us the chord progression for the song Angel, sung by Atilia? Such beautiful lyrics and chords!!!

    Aloha,
    Gordon

  38. 38 Woebegone Cher

    hey pete…just wanted to drop by and tell you that this is one AMAZING piece…

    i’m hooked unto this song…=)

    Cherrie

  39. 39 Jane Namaste

    Dear Pete

    I wouldnt spoil you with anymore beautiful words to tell you how great you are. I’d only hope you are happy each and everyday and knowing that you are the leader for us and we all need you. So, Take Good Care!

    Cheers~

  40. 40 1Malaysia Forever!!!

    I love Talentime, and the songs are beautiful too. My father noticed that the word Talentime pasted on the wall at the stage was ‘Tale N Time’… it all makes sense from there on. You could be an amazing poet, it’s hard to find people who write beutiful meaningful lyrics these days. This song and Angel are my faves. Good job and keep it up!!!! :D

  41. 41 Madd

    Wow.. Amazing song..
    And in the movie.. it brings the audience to tears effortlessly..
    Hope all the good words will inspire you to write more beautiful songs!
    All the best Pete!

  42. 42 Ijaman

    I really love the movie, the sound track and everything about it. it deeply touch me in many ways. Any possibility you could give the chords for the English version of Angel. I just love the song to much. Been looking for it but seem to fail in search of it. Would love to learn to play this beautiful song.

  43. 43 Fendi

    Hi Pete,

    Congrats on your success at the AJL. Nice song, deeply touch.

  44. 44 dira

    Congrates!!!!Champion in 24th AJL!!!!..Gosh..i fell in love with this Perfect song

  45. 45 Finito

    congrats sir!! congrats!

  46. 46 osman

    Congratulations for winning.Thank you for making me cry. Thank you.

    osman sany @ facebook

  47. 47 sally

    wow..what a superb song….congrats sir….huhu…so touching

  48. 48 Aiyeenur...

    Yes!!! This is the saddes ever song…Almost make me cried…. Every word very beautiful and I don’t know what to say.. congrats ….

  49. 49 Aiyeenur...

    Before that… congrats too for this song that have been transelated to Bahasa Malaysia and won 1st place in AJL-24… i really proud of you!!!

  50. 50 farah

    congrats for ur winning in AJL-24! i freakingly love this song. u know what? i kinda listen to it more n more after AJL. what a mellow yet soothing song. T_T

  51. 51 wan nona

    love listening to this song over and over again. reflashing my sweet memories together with my late grandparents.
    congratulations for being the champ of AJL-24.— =)

  52. 52 yatt

    congrats!nothing 2 say,but ur song r so great.so touching,remind me to some special person_actually i had comfirm that ur song will be d’ first at d’ night..luv ur song so much!huhu

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