Before I Die
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G D7 G C
No need to say you're sorry no need to feel ashamed
G A7 D7
If I'm not the one you love don't feel you're to blame
G D7 G C
I don't deny it hurts me and this pain is hard to hide
G D7 G
But at least I lived a little while before I died
C G
I lived long enough to know the sweet thrill of your lips
A7 D7
I knew happiness right down to my fingertips
G C
You'll always be a part of me though you can't be mine
G D7 G
At least I lived a little while before I died
D7 G C
Don't ask me to forget you cause you mean too much to me
G A7 D7
I couldn't even if I tried too many memories
G D7 G C
My yesterdays were happy days and each memory's locked inside
G D7 G
At least I lived a little while before I died
C G
I lived long enough to know the sweet thrill of your lips
A7 D7
I knew happiness right down to my fingertips
G C
You'll always be a part of me though you can't be mine
G D7 G
At least I lived a little while before I died
How to play Before I Die
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 G. 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.