Can't Be Happy All The Time
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[Verso 1]
C G
As I fall asleep now
D Em D C
I think of all the paths I've taken
G D
That lead me back to here
C G D
And I wonder, is life at its peak now?
Em D C
Is it stuck in first gear?
C G D
When will it all disappear?
[Pré-Refrão] G D C
And time keeps passing by
G D C
But I'm too busy to reply
G D C
And as I close my eyes
G D C
I say that I won't go tonight
G D C
I'm looking for a sign
G D C
My only friends have been online
G D C
And as I close my eyes
G D C
I tell myself I'm fine
[Refrão] Am
And I don't wanna cry
G
But now it's hard to breathe
D
And now everybody's standing here
D
But no one seems to know me
Am
And I'm alright
G
Tomorrow, I'll be fine
D
'Cause you can't be happy
D Am
You can't be happy all the time
G D
You can't be happy all the time
D Am G D
You can't be happy all the time
[Verso 2]
C G
As I walk through the streets now
D Em D C
I realise I don't know where I'm going
G D
I don't know why I'm here
C G D
And if I live just to please without showing
Em D C
Do I lose myself here?
G D
Am I living by fear?
[Pré-Refrão]
G D C
And time keeps passing by
G D C
But I'm too busy to reply
G D C
And as I close my eyes
G D C
I say that I won't go tonight
G D C
I'm looking for a sign
G D C
My only friends have been online
G D C
And as I close my eyes
G D C
I tell myself I'm fine
[Refrão]
Am
And I don't wanna cry
G
But now it's hard to breathe
D
And now everybody's standing here
D
But no one seems to know me
Am
And I'm alright
G
Tomorrow, I'll be fine
D
'Cause you can't be happy
D Am
You can't be happy all the time
G D
You can't be happy all the time
D Am G D
You can't be happy all the time
How to play Can't Be Happy All The Time
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Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.