Borrowed Time
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Intro: G / G F# / F / C (x2)
Verse:
G
I was feeling nostalgic for the days
F# F
when my thoughts dripped on to my head from the ceiling.
C G
I remember the feeling of the museless existence.
F# F
Of the drunk, bored and listless, endless waiting for something
C
that I knew wasn't coming.
[Refrão] F C G
And it seems these days I'm captive in this borrowed time. (x3)
F C
And it seems these days I'm captive in this
Bridge: G / G F# / F / C (x2)
Verse:
G
I was up to my neck in motivation neglect when
F# F C
I felt soft waves of purpose crashing onto the surface.
G
I was feeling nostalgic for the days
F# F
when my thoughts dripped on to my head from the ceiling.
C
I remember the feeling
[Refrão] F C G
And it seems these days I'm captive in this borrowed time. (x3)
F C
And it seems these days I'm captive in this
Solo: G / G F# / F / C (x2)
[Refrão] F C G
And it seems these days I'm captive in this borrowed time. (x3)
F C
And it seems these days I'm captive in this
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 G. 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.