A Lifetime To Repair
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Intro
verse 1
A
Cupid don't love me like he used to do
E D A
'Cause I'm broken-hearted way too soon
F# E
I let my guard down
D A E
A devil's gone and left me a bruise, mmm
A E A E
Rocks at the bottom, will I try again?
D A
Romeo still lives in my head
F#m E
Thought I would settle down
D A
When happy ever after'd been said, mmm
[Refrão]Chorus
A
6-5-4-3 too many times I wish I'd never cared
F#m E
Been torn and twisted, oh I swear
A
Too many nights crying that it's not fair
F#m
If I get hurt again
E A |F#m
I'd need a lifetime to repair
E A |F#m
I'd need a lifetime to repair
E
I'd need a lifetime to repair
verse 2
A
They told me stories and they got me good
D A
Who's sayin' fairytales aren't true?
F#m E
If he saves me from the dragon
D A E
Well for that lovin', I'd be a fool, mmm
A E A
I'd overlook the stupid things he does
D A
Straight up forgive him when he's wrong
F#m E
When he's fallen off the wagon
D A E A E
We'll still dance to our favourite slow song, mmm
[Refrão]Chorus
A
Six, five, four, three
Too many times I wish I'd never cared
F#m E
Been torn and twisted, oh I swear
A
Too many nights crying that it's not fair
F#m
If I get hurt again
E A |F#m
I'd need a lifetime to repair
E A |F#m
I'd need a lifetime to repair
E
I'd need a lifetime to repair
Bridge
A
They say that love is everywhere
But it's a game of truth or dare
F#m E
Gimme that guarantee and I'll be there
A
Heaven knows I tried my best
Now I'm swimming in a sea of loneliness
F#m
Wanna take that chance
E
I wanna say yeah
[Refrão]Chorus
A E
But too many times I wish I'd never cared
F#m E
Been torn and twisted, oh I swear
A
Too many nights crying that it's not fair
F#m
If I get hurt again
E A |F#m
I'd need a lifetime to repair
E A |F#m
I'd need a lifetime to repair
E
I'd need a lifetime to repair
How to play A Lifetime To Repair
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.