Birthday
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Intro
Cm Ab Eb
Today is my birthday
Bb Cm Ab Eb
I never meant to be this old in the first place
Bb
Now I guess that's irrelevant
[Verso 1]
Cm
Today I woke up as a revenant
Ab
Arms up, hands raw from the elements
Eb
There's a hole in the earth that I slept inside
Bb
And I know that I should've never left behind
Cm
I can't talk, lost my jaw
Ab
Still pissed off
Eb
Zombie job where I last left off
But's it's kept me alive
Bb
At least 'til I'm 25
[Pré-Refrão]
Cm Ab Eb
Today is my birthday
Bb Cm Ab
I never meant to be this old in the first place
Eb Bb
Now I guess that's irrelevant
[Refrão]
Cm Ab Eb
Today is my birthday
Bb Cm Ab
I never meant to be this old in the first place
Eb Bb
Now I guess that's irrelevant
[Verso 2]
Cm
Today I woke up on the precipice
Ab
Of a white picket fence and a residence
Eb
And I barely recall that we used to die
Bb
I'm buried alive in this suit and tie
Cm
Surprise! It's the thought that counts
Ab
I think too hard
Eb
Give me all the love you can fit in a card
'Cause it keeps me alive
Bb
At least when I'm 25
[Pré-Refrão]
Cm Ab Eb
Today is my birthday
Bb Cm Ab
I never meant to be this old in the first place
Eb Bb
Now I guess that's irrelevant
[Refrão]
Cm Ab Eb
Today is my birthday
Bb Cm Ab
I never meant to be this old in the first place
Eb Bb
Now I guess that's irrelevant
[Ponte]
Cm
Now I guess that's irrelevant
Ab
Now I guess that's irrelevant
Eb
Now I guess that's irrelevant
Bb
Now I guess that's irrelevant
Cm Ab Bb
Today is my birthday
[Pré-Refrão]
Cm Ab Eb
Today is my birthday
Bb Cm Ab
I never meant to be this old in the first place
Eb Bb
Now I guess that's irrelevant
[Refrão]
Cm Ab Eb
Today is my birthday
Bb Cm Ab
I never meant to be this old in the first place
Eb Bb
Now I guess that's irrelevant
How to play Birthday
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.