Amateurs
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Intro: C G Am F
C
It’s a narrow road I’m walkin on
G
And I'll walk it til I’m dead and gone
Am
The wind is coming but I will not panic
F
I have dreams and they are gigantic
C
Staying up until the sun comes out
G
There’s a fire burning in me now
Am
Slow and steady that is how I planned it
F
I have dreams and they are gigantic
Tick tick tick tick tick tick
Am
Time won't slow down
F
There’s never enough
Am F G
So take what you can and do what you love…
C
We’re amateurs we’re lovers
G
Our days and nights are numbered
Am
Get up get out and shake the ground
F
Before the sun goes down
C
We’re amateurs we’re lovers
G
Our days and nights are numbered
Am
Get up get out get lost get found
F
Our eyes are open now
C
Goals and glory I will sacrifice
G
Take a risk and leave the rest behind
Am
I’m never giving them a second glance
F
Say what you want I’ll take my chances
C
And I know I'm gonna rise and fall
G
It’s a rhythm and it moves my heart
Am
I’m making waves til the day I vanish
F
I have dreams and they are gigantic
Tick tick tick tick tick tick
Am
Time won't slow down
F
There’s never enough
Am F G
So take what you can and do what you love…
C
We’re amateurs we’re lovers
G
Our days and nights are numbered
Am
Get up get out and shake the ground
F
Before the sun goes down
C
We’re amateurs we’re lovers
G
Our days and nights are numbered
Am
Get up get out get lost get found
F
Our eyes are open now
Am
Time won't slow down
F
There’s never enough
Am F G
So take what you can and do what you love…
C
We’re amateurs we’re lovers
G
Our days and nights are numbered
Am
Get up get out and shake the ground
F
Before the sun goes down
C
We’re amateurs we’re lovers
G
Our days and nights are numbered
Am
Get up get out get lost get found
F
Our eyes are open now
C
La la la la la la la
G
La la la la la la la
Am
La la la la la la la la
F
La la la la la la
C
We’re amateurs we’re lovers
G
Our days and nights are numbered
Am
Get up get out get lost get found
F (or silent)
I have dreams and they are gigantic
How to play Amateurs
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 C. 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.