All For Nothing
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INTRO: B A E F#
VERSE 1
B A E F#
Use your eyes, oh father
B A E F#
'Cause I had a dream last night
B A E F#
I saw her body broke, still and cold where she lay
F# E
And it was all for nothing
E
This love I gave
[Refrão] B A
And I pray you keep her safe
E F#
Bring her home, keep harm away
B A
And I pray, don't let me down
E F#
Bring her back 'cause I need her now
C#m B A E F#
I pray, someone else can take her place
F# E
Don't make it all for nothing
E F#
This love we made
B A E F#
She's my best friend, oh mother
B A E F#
No other woman could turn my eye, drag me away
B A E F#
With the blessing comes the worry, and I worry
F# E
Don't make it all for nothing
E
The love we made
[Refrão] B A
And I pray you keep her safe
E F#
Bring her home, keep harm away
B A
And I pray, don't let me down
E F#
Bring her back 'cause I need her now
C#m B A E F#
I pray, someone else can take her place
F# E
Don't make it all for nothing
E F#
This love we made
BRIDGE:
B A
Falling in love is like playing with fire
E F#
Pulling me down but it's takin' me higher
B A
I know it's my fault and I'm asking for favours
E F#
I needed a knife but you gave me the razor
B A
And I pray you keep her safe
E F#
Bring her home, keep harm away
B A
And I pray, don't let me down
E F#
Bring her back 'cause I need her now
C#m B A E F#
I pray, someone else can take her place
F# E
Don't make it all for nothing
E F#
This love we made
How to play All For Nothing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.