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[Verso 1]
F#
Welcome to my life
F# A#m
The words on the spine, face down
C#
Trying to keep my mind from worry
E F#
This is how I've learned to spend my time
[Verso 2]
F#
A painting of my days
F# A#m
Lived with restraint
C#
I draw pictures, send birthday presents
E F#
Yes, I sleep alone, which is fine
[Verso 3]
C#m G#m
But soon, I'll need you
E
'Cause I can't last like this for long
E F#
Besides, we can't afford the calls
[Verso 4]
C#m G#m
Soon it'll take two
E
I want to see you in the morning
E F# F#
Hug you while you're yawning
[Verso 5]
Don't want to think of the day
{F#} {A#m}
That every day becomes every other day
C#
Fall back into sneaking
C#
I can't help but thinking
E F# F#
You are how I ought to spend my time
[Verso 6]
F#
The sky is turning blue
F# A#m
My eyes are too
C#
They have to see you to be sure
C#
That you are you and she is her
[Verso 7]
C#m G#m
Soon I'll need to
E
Wrap my arms around you
E F#
Smile and say I'm glad I found you
[Verso 8]
A#m
Could it be you?
Will we decide to move?
C#
Will our lives improve?
F#
If we decided to try Philly
F#
Or do ya think I'm talking silly?
F# C#
If you do, then for Christsakes tell me
[Verso 9]
F#
If we decided to try Philly
F#
All my friends out here would kill me
F# C#
Can I convince them that you love me?
F#
Welcome to my life
F# A#m
The words on the spine, face down
How to play 43c
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 F#. 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.