A Lifetime To Find
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Intro: E | E | E | E |
[Verso 1]
E B
Oh death, oh death, I was just getting dressed
B
The place is a mess, I was hoping you'd forget
F#m Am E
But I can feel you in my chest, I can feel you in my chest
[Verso 2]
E B
Oh yes, oh yes, death never rests
B
I can see you've done your best, the problem is just this
F#m Am E
It is too late for regrets, I am here to collect
[Refrão]
A B
It takes a lifetime to find
E A
A life like the life you had in mind
A B
It takes a lifetime to find
E A
A life like the life you had in mind
B E
Now you're mine
[Verso 3]
E B
Oh death, I confess, I should've known what to expect
B
But you're so hard to accept, last time that I checked
F#m Am E
I was neck and neck, as happy as the next
[Verso 4]
E
Yes, yes, yes, you were blessed
B
Blessed in the past tense, but it's too late now to make it make sense
F#m Am E
It is too late to pretend this day won't ever end
[Refrão]
A B
It takes a lifetime to find
E A
A life like the life you had in mind
A B
It takes a lifetime to find
E A
A life like the life you had in mind
B E
Now you're mine
[Verso 5]
E B
So alright, today's the day and tonight is the night
B
There's no reason or no rhyme, it's just time to go goodbye
F#m Am E
Oh but why can't you try to ease what's on my poor mind
[Verso 6]
E B
Oh let's not obsess, it's the best I can do
B
To help you see the light and help the light to see you
F#m Am E
It's true there is a truth, there was you and only you, never knew
[Refrão]
A B
It takes a lifetime to find
E A
A life like the life you had in mind
A B
It takes a lifetime to find
E A
A life like the life you had in mind
A B
It takes a lifetime to find
E A
A life like the life you had in mind
B
Now you're mine
Outro: E | E | E | E |
How to play A Lifetime To Find
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.