In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether the main verb of the sentence is in present or past tense. Label the instances as "Present" or "Past" based on your judgment. If there is no verb in the given text, answer "Present".

A thin instrumental version of Amazing Grace plays in the background.
Present

A damned shame. "
Present

" I don't want to talk about this anymore, " Neil stated.

Past