Before Its Gone
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Em
Over there
Dsus2 C
Under the tree you'll find it takes me there
Am Em
To the pot of gold, now don't be scared
Dsus2 C
And pour your feelings out around her
Am
Yeah, surround her
[Verse 2]
Em
I'll be there
Dsus2 C
When you're needin' me now don't prepare
Am Em
For the worst if it's some mind warfare
Dsus2 C
And take your life into your own hands
Am
Take off and don't land
[Bridge]
Em
[Chorus]
C Am
I'm on my way, to take my pay
Em Dsus2
Before it's gone
C Am
I'm on my way, so don't be late
Em Dsus2
Grab your suitcase and get on the train
[Instrumental]
C Am Em Dsus2 C
Oooh ooh, oooh ooh, oooh ooh, oooh ooh
C Am Em Dsus2
Oooh ooh, oooh ooh, oooh ooh, oooh ooh
[Solo]
Em Dsus2 C Am
[Verse 3]
Em
Over there
Dsus2 C
In the window by the ghost funfair
Am Em
Lies your heart, even the blood runs clear
Dsus2 C
No emotion in those eyes
Am
You can't even cry
[Bridge]
Em
[Chorus]
C Am
I'm on my way, to take my pay
Em Dsus2
Before it's gone
C Am
I'm on my way, so don't be late
Em Dsus2
Grab your suitcase and get on
C Am
I'm on my way, to take my pay
Em Dsus2
Before it's gone
C Am
I'm on my way, so don't mind me
Em Dsus2 C
Grab your suitcase and get on the train, oh yeah
[Instrumental]
C Am Em Dsus2 C
Oooh ooh, oooh ooh, oooh ooh, oooh ooh
C Am Em Dsus2
Oooh ooh, oooh ooh, oooh ooh, oooh ooh
[Outro]
C Am Em
How to play Before Its Gone
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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.