Borrowed Time
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[Verso 1]
Bm
Thought I was bulletproof, when I was young
A G
Took the world head on, what could go wrong?
Bm
Laughed at warning signs, brushed off fear
A
Like nothin bad could happen here
G
Then I woke up on the side of the road
A
Didnt know my name or the sight of my home
[Refrão]
D A
Every sunrise feels like a second chance
G
Every breath I take reminds me when,
Bm A D
I couldve been ashes, already gone
A
But Im still here tryna right whats wrong
Bm A G
Aint no guarantees in this life of mine
G A D
Im just living on borrowed time
[Verso 2]
Bm
Doctors said, Theres no clear cause
A
Blamed the booze and the lines Id crossed
G
Lost my license, lost my pride
A
Lost the job that gave me life,
G
Then I saw the cracks before the climb
A
Now I bite my tongue a little more at night
[Refrão]
D A
Every sunrise feels like a second chance
G
Every breath I take reminds me when,
Bm A D
I couldve been ashes, already gone
A
But Im still here tryna right whats wrong
Bm A G
Aint no guarantees in this life of mine
G A D
Im just living on borrowed time
[Ponte]
G
I dont know how many days Ive got
D
But I won't let fear decide
Bm
Ive buried pain and danced with ghosts
A
Still walk beside them, open eyed
[Refrão]
D A
Every goodbye cuts a little deep
G
Every I love you tastes bittersweet
Bm A D
I couldve been silence, couldve been night
A
But Im still singin into this light
Bm A G
So if I say Im fine, read between the lines
G A D
Im still healing... on borrowed time
How to play Borrowed Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.