Borrowed Time
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BPM: 138
Key: B Minor
Time Sig: 4/4
[Intro]
Em G Bm A
Em G Bm A
[Verse 1]
Em G Bm
Do we need to start a war?
A Em
Do we need to take a side?
G Bm
If we open up our eyes
A Em
Realize that we are dying
Bm Bm/C# Bm/D Bm/F# G
Is it all worth fighting for?
[Chorus]
G A
It all comes down to
D
Who's wrong or right
G A/C#
Who's black or white
G A/C# Bm D
It doesn't matter what you're bleeding for
G
Straight or bi or
A/C# G
God almighty
Bm D
Doesn't matter underneath it all
G A/C# G
'Cause we're only here to love
Bm D
Like there's no tomorrow
G A/C# G
So let's live each moment like
[Post-Chorus]
Bm Em G Bm
Our time is only borrowed
A Em G Bm
(Our time is only borrowed)
A Em
(Our time is only borrowed)
[Verse 2]
G Bm
Do we need to build a bomb?
A Em
Do we need to fire a gun?
G Bm
If you have to stand your ground
A Em
It's a war that can't be won
Bm Bm/C# Bm/D Bm/F# G
Is it all worth fighting for?
[Chorus]
G A
It all comes down to
D
Who's rich or poor
G A/C#
Virgin or whore
G A/C# Bm D
It doesn't matter what you're praying for
D
Death or life
G A/C# G
Your truth almighty
Bm D
Doesn't matter underneath it all
G A/C# G
'Cause we're only here to love
Bm D
Like there's no tomorrow
G A/C# G
So let's live each moment like
[Post-Chorus]
Bm Em G Bm
Our time is only borrowed
A Em G Bm
(Our time is only borrowed)
[Chorus]
A
It all comes down to
Em
Who's rich or poor
G
Virgin or whore
Bm A Em
It doesn't matter what you're praying for
Em
Death or life
G Bm
Your truth almighty
A Em
Doesn't matter underneath it all
G Bm
'Cause we're only here to love
A Em
Like there's no tomorrow
G Bm
So let's live each moment like
[Post-Chorus]
A Em G Bm
Our time is only borrowed
A Em G Bm
(Our time is only borrowed)
A
(Our time is only borrowed)
How to play Borrowed Time
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.