7 Minutes
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[Intro ]
Em D C Em D C
[Verso 1]
Em D C
You say I was blind from the start
Em D C
But now I'm making my way to wherever you are
Em D C
'Cause I got a call on the phone
Em D C G D C G D C
You said that hospital bed ain't nothing like home
[Verso 2]
Em G C
Well, they got you stuck on some odd machine
Em G C
Draining your blood like vampire teeth
Em G C
Scalpel to skin, man, them cuts run deep
Em G C Am G D Am G D
You said you can't wait to get some sleep
[Refrão]
Em G C
I wasn't quite sure what it was from the beginning
Em G C
But every moment with you I wish I could relive it
Em G C
Forever's a lie 'cause there'll always be a limit
Em G C Em
But you oughta know that you were my seven minutes
G C Em G C
My seven minutes
[Verso 3]
Em G C
Once upon a time you were full of health
Em G C
Now I won't lie, you don't look like yourself
Em G C
Your skin was so cold to the touch
Em G C Em G C Em G C
Reaching for life when death's in your clutch
[Verso 4]
Em G C
They filled you up with all sorts of drugs
Em G C
Then they all agreed to pull the plug
Em G C
I watched as you took your last breath
Em G C Am G D Am G D
Guess now you could say you finally got some rest
[Refrão]
Em G C
I wasn't quite sure what it was from the beginning
Em G C
But every moment with you I wish I could relive it
Em G C
Forever's a lie 'cause there'll always be a limit
Em G C Em
But you oughta know that you were my seven minutes
G C Am G D Am G D
My seven minutes
Outro
Em G C
I wasn't quite sure what it meant from the beginning
Em G C
But every moment with you I wish I could relive it
How to play 7 Minutes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.