Before Long
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C#m B A B x2
[Verse 1]
C#m B
Hey kid, times are tough
A B
This world's a little much
C#m B A B
But your friends look at you like you're the moon
C#m B
I know that times are hard
A B
Life keeps adding to your scars
C#m B A A
But I promise you, things will get better soon
[Chorus]
E
So hold on
G#m
Hey kid, hold on
A
To your friends, your life, your art
B
Keep singing from the heart
E
Hold on
G#m
Hey kid, hold on
A
Let the world hear your songs
B
This part will be over before long
[Break]
E G#m A B
[Verse 2]
C#m B
Hey kid, I know you're feeling rough
A B
You could use a softer touch
C#m B
Your time is coming, I promise
A A
You'll be the moon
C#m B
Hey kid, I know that things are shit
A B
All you want to do is quit
C#m B A A
But time and love can heal all of your wounds
C#m B A B
I promise things will be okay soon
[Chorus]
E
So hold on
G#m
Hey kid, hold on
A
To your friends, your life, your art
B
Keep singing from the heart
E
Hold on
G#m
Hey kid, hold on
A
Let the world hear your songs
B
This part will be over before long
[Bridge]
F#m
It's okay to wear all black
C#m
To miss them and want them back
A
But what's lost is lost
B
And the past is in the past
F#m
You're not forgotten or hopeless
C#m A
Just need to learn how to focus on yourself
A
Hey kid, I'm proud of us
B
Sing it loud, loud, loud
[Chorus]
E
So hold on
G#m
Hey kid, hold on
A
To your friends, your life, your art
B
Keep singing from the heart
E
Hold on
G#m
Hey kid, hold on
A
Let the world hear your songs
B
This part will be over before long
E
So hold on
G#m
Hey kid, hold on
A
To your friends, your life, your art
B
Keep singing from the heart
E
Hold on
G#m
Hey kid, hold on
A
Let the world hear your songs
B
This part will be over before long
[Outro]
E G#m A B
How to play Before Long
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.