Borrowed Time - John Lennon

Borrowed Time

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D A E
When I was younger a-ha
Living confusion and deep despair
When I was younger a-ha
Live in illusion of freedom and power
 
When I was younger a-ha
Full of ideals and broken dreams, my friend
When I was younger a-ha
Everything simple but not so clear
 
Refrain: (always two times!)
 
D E A A Asus4 A Asus2 A
Living on borrowed time
D E
Without a thought for tomorrow
 
Now I am older a-ha
The more I see the less that I know for sure
Now I am older a-ha
 
The future is brighter and now is the hour
 
Refrain: ...
 
Good to be older a-ha
Would not exchange a single day or a year
Good to be older, a-ha
Do not believe in those days I missed
 
Refrain: ...
 
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
Asus2 = X 0 2 2 0 0
Asus4 = X 0 2 2 3 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0

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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.

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