Brighter Days
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[Intro: ]B C#m B E | C#m7 - F# | B | x2
B C#m7 B E
I've done a lot of living in my life
C#m F# G#m
Chased my share of rainbows in the sky
B C#m B E
Before I stopped to ask the question why
C#m7 F# G#m
I've fallen out of love too many times
D#m E D#m - E
But now, I see, the possibilities
F# F#7
Of how my life could be at all
B C#m B E
From any other love I'd walk away
C#m F# B F#
Love is temporary.I would say
B C#m - B E
Now each night I find a reason to stay
C#m F# B
With you there's always brighter days
B C#m7 - B E
I've broken a heart, a part in two
C#m F# G#m
I've let the curtain fall I guess it's true
B C#m7 - C#m B E
The thought of something borrowed something blue
C#m F# G#m
Was something that I never could pursue
D#m E
But now you're here
D#m E
My doubt has disappeared
F# F#7
The clouds are gone, it's clear
B C#m B E
From any other love I'd walk away
C#m F# B F#
Love is temporary.I would say
B C#m - B E
Now each night I find a reason to stay
C#m F# B
With you there's always brighter days
C#m G#m F#/B
Even on the coldest nights (brighter day)
B
Even when the sun won't shine
E B
It's sweeter in the morning time
A F#
Just knowing that you're there (that you there!)
B C#m B E
From any other love I'd walk away
C#m F# B F#
Love is temporary.I would say
B C#m - B E
Now each night I find a reason to stay
C#m F# B
With you there's always brighter days
B C#m B E
From any other love I'd walk away
C#m F# B F#
Love is temporary.I would say
B C#m - B E
Now each night I find a reason to stay
C#m F# B
With you there's always brighter days
How to play Brighter Days
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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.