40 Years
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Intro: G Em (x4)
Verse
G Em G Em G Em G
so this is what you left us, a cowboy a smoking god, a horse and its companion riding
Em
along to the setting sun
[Refrão] G Em G Em G
a million hearts a million minds have lived and died in 40 years, pray for yourself and
Em C G
for your memories and be thankful that we've had 40 years
Verse
G Em G Em G Em G Em
rounded up with glory but the flag never falls, blowing on a bugle out in the desert with the alcohol
[Refrão] G Em G Em G
a million hearts a million minds have lived and died in 40 years, pray for yourself and
Em C G
for your memories and be thankful that we've had 40 years
Verse
G Em G Em G Em G Em
haunted volcano, your saving dreams are in vain,two legged creatures taking a ride on the midnight train
[Refrão] G Em G Em G
a million hearts a million minds have lived and died in 40 years, pray for yourself and
Em C G
for your memories and be thankful that we've had 40 years
Verse
G Em G Em G Em G Em
rigging bell for freedom you in a handsome day, will anyone remember all the faces that
pass this way,
[Refrão] G Em G Em G
a million hearts a million minds have lived and died in 40 years, pray for yourself and
Em C G
for your memories and be thankful that we've had 40 years x3
Em
a million minds
How to play 40 Years
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.