Bad Old World
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Intro: A F G
F Am G
Dear Justin, I know it's been a long time
F
Remember all those nights we spent sitting up talking
Am G
in your front room
F Am
About leaving this worn out world and starting again
G F
far away in a better place
Am F G
Well that?s where I am now... but still thinking about you
Chorus:
Am F G
I'm never going back there
Am F G
I'm never going back to the bad old world
Am F G
I'm never going back to the bad old world
Am F G
I'm never going back to the bad old world
F Am G
I was travelling with Laurel way up on the north coast
F Am G
She?s got family living up here in a nearby town
F Am
We found a piece of land that looks out towards the
G F
North Sea islands across the bay
Am
And the sun is shining on the water today
F G
as I look out of our front door
Chorus:
Am F G
I'm never going back there
Am F G
I'm never going back to the bad old world
Am F G
I'm never going back to the bad old world
Am F G
I'm never going back to the bad old world
Bridge
A F A F G (2x)
F Am G
Are you still scared of the future? Well that doesn?t suprise me
F Am G
You could come up and stay here a while, back off from the killing wheel
F Am G F
I used to think it was me who?d somehow sold out or given in on some almighty cause
Am F G
But what difference would it make...it feels good to be out here
Chorus:
Am F G
I'm never going back there
Am F G
I'm never going back to the bad old world
Am F G
I'm never going back to the bad old world
Am F G
I'm never going back to the bad old world
Outro:
A F G F A
How to play Bad Old World
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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.