Before I Wake
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Intro: D G Bm A (2x)
D A
Here we are again
Bm
Like we've always been
G A
Since time uncertain
D A
Who's supposed to start?
Bm
Where do we begin?
G A G
When we've got so far to go
A
And we know
[Refrão]
D G
Tomorrow everything will change
Bm G
Today will never seem the same
D G
So I will try to find a way
Bm G
To say everything I need to say
A Bm F#m/C# D Em7
And If I should die before I wake
D A D
Remember everything we said today
Interlude: D G Bm G (2x)
D A
Everybody says
Bm
Everything must go
G A
Well I don't think so
D A
Something still remains
Bm
In everyone we know
G A G
Since far away and long ago
A(build)
And it shows
[Refrão]
D G
Tomorrow everything will change
Bm G
Today will never seem the same
D G
So I will try to find a way
Bm G
To say everything I need to say
A Bm F#m/C# D Em7
And If I should die before I wake
D A Bm
Remember everything we said today
Interlude: Bm A G F#m (3x)
[Refrão]
D G
Tomorrow everything will change
Bm G
Today will never seem the same
D G
So I will try to find a way
Bm G
To say everything I need to say
A Bm F#m/C# D Em7
And If I should die before I wake
D A D
Remember everything we said today
How to play Before I Wake
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.