Built To Bend
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[Verso 1]
E D
Dad said, Son, this world dont owe you nothin
A E
Itll chew you up, and wear you thin.
E D
Keep your head down, keep your word,
A E
Dont you ever curse the wind.
E D
I took that to the jobsite,
A E
Through the sweat, the hurt, the mend,
E D
Turns out life aint broke me yet
A E
Im built to bend.
[Refrão]
E D
Cause Ive cracked, Ive cursed, Ive come undone,
A E
But I still aint given in.
E
Every fall just taught me how
D
To stand back up again.
F#m
I aint made of steel, Im made of faith,
D
And blood, and bone, and skin,
I aint built to break
E
Im built to bend.
[Verso 2]
E D
Loves a lesson I keep learnin,
A E
She dont always understand.
E D
But she holds me when Im restless,
A E
And forgives me when I cant.
E D
Life keeps teachin through the heartache
A E
The kind no nail can mend,
E D
Even pains got a reason
A E
Were built to bend.
[Refrão]
E D
Cause Ive cracked, Ive cursed, Ive come undone,
A E
But I still aint given in.
E
Every fall just taught me how
D
To stand back up again.
F#m
I aint made of steel, Im made of faith,
D
And blood, and bone, and skin,
I aint built to break
E
Im built to bend.
[Ponte]
F#m D
Ive seen storms that split the oak trees,
D E
Leave the willow standin proud,
F#m D
Guess theres strength in the surrender
D A E
When you learn to ride it out.
[Refrão]
E D
Cause Ive cracked, Ive cursed, Ive come undone,
A E
But I still aint given in.
E
Every fall just taught me how
D
To stand back up again.
F#m
I aint made of steel, Im made of faith,
D
And blood, and bone, and skin,
I aint built to break
E
Im built to bend.
How to play Built To Bend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.