Ask Yourself
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Capo 2
Intro: Em G C Em D D5 A
verse 1:
Em
Well I've tried to live like
G C
The way that you wanted me to
Em D
Never needed the proof
D5 A
Just followed the rules
Em
I pick up all the pieces
G C
And I move my feet as fast as I can
Em D
I'm always falling behind
D5 A
Just float in the lines
Em G C
You want more and ambition's taken its toll on you
Em D D5
Well hey your confidence is fading
A
With your youth
Pre-Chorus
C
And you say
G D C
That dreamers always get what they desire
(C)
Well I've found
G D
The more I want, the less I've got
[Refrão]
C
Is this the life you've been waiting for?
G D C
Or are you hoping that you'll be
Where you want with a little more?
verse 2:
Em G C
You're coughing blood again
Em D
I know 'cause I clean up the mess
D5 A
Every now and then
Em
Fold the line along the seam
G C
Force a smile and never say what you mean
Em D
You're in the promised land
D5 A
In someone else's dream
Em
If you want more and you'll get there
G C
Throw a quarter in the well
Em D
It's okay, you're fine
D5 A
Ambition's not a crime
Pre-Chorus
C
And you say
G D C
That dreamers always get what they desire
(C)
Well I've found
G D
The more I want, the less I've got
[Refrão]
C
Is this the life you've been waiting for?
G D C
Or are you hoping that you'll be
Where you want with a little more?
G D
Well, ask yourself
Instrumental: Em G C Em D D5 A (x2)
Em A# A G#
[Refrão]
C
Is this the life you've been waiting for?
G D
Well, ask yourself
C
Is this the life you've been waiting for?
G D
Well, ask yourself
C
Is this the life you've been waiting for?
G D C
Or are you hoping that you'll be
(x2)
Where you want with a little more?
G D
Well, ask yourself
Ending: C G D
How to play Ask Yourself
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 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.