Collage Of Life
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[Verso 1]
Dm
Born in the hush of a winter light,
F
Small hands reaching into the night,
C
First steps on an unsteady floor,
Bb Dm
A brand-new world to explore.
[Verso 2]
Dm
Schoolyard shadows, whispered lies,
F
Tears he hid behind his eyes,
C
Bruised by words they threw for fun,
Bb Dm
Learning early how to run.
[Refrão]
Dm
Every day new pictures appear,
F
New memories linger year by year,
C
Life is a long and endless collage,
Bb Dm
Frames of time in a grand montage.
Dm
Layer on layer they softly merge,
F
Moments that rise like a tidal surge,
C
Every heartbeat leaves its trace
Bb Dm
On the canvas of time and space.
Dm
[Verso 3]
Dm
Teenage fire, rebel cry,
F
Fists held high against the sky,
Dreamed of changing wrong to right,
C
Burning bright in borrowed light.
[Verso 4]
Dm
Working days and longer nights,
F
Trading dreams for steady sights,
C
Learning what it means to stand,
Bb Dm
Building life with careful hands.
[Refrão]
Dm
Every day new pictures appear,
F
New memories linger year by year,
C
Life is a long and endless collage,
Bb Dm
Frames of time in a grand montage.
Dm
Layer on layer they softly merge,
F
Moments that rise like a tidal surge,
C
Every heartbeat leaves its trace
Bb Dm
On the canvas of time and space.
Dm
[Verso 5]
Dm
Tiny fingers wrapped in mine,
F
Sleepless hours but love divine,
G C
Fear and hope in one embrace,
Dm
Seeing tomorrow in his face.
[Verso 6]
Dm
Standing strong when she was gone,
Two small hearts to lean upon,
F
Through the storm he found his way,
C
Growing stronger every day.
[Refrão]
Dm
Every day new pictures appear,
F
New memories linger year by year,
C
Life is a long and endless collage,
Bb Dm
Frames of time in a grand montage.
Dm
Layer on layer they softly merge,
F
Moments that rise like a tidal surge,
C
Every heartbeat leaves its trace
Bb Dm
On the canvas of time and space.
[Ponte]
Dm
Miles ahead he cannot see,
F
Still more frames in memory,
C
Silver days and slowing breath,
Bb Dm
Peaceful steps toward quiet death.
[Refrão]
Dm
Every day new pictures appear,
Am
New memories linger year by year,
G
Life is a long and endless collage,
Dm
Frames of time in a grand montage.
C Dm
Layer on layer they softly merge,
F
Moments that rise like a tidal surge,
C
Every heartbeat leaves its trace
Bb Dm
On the canvas of time and space.
[Refrão]
Dm
Every day new pictures appear,
F
New memories linger year by year,
C
Life is a long and endless collage,
Bb Dm
Frames of time in a grand montage.
Dm
Through every rise and every fall,
F
Ill keep adding to it all,
C
Stroke by stroke, breath by breath,
Bb
Until the day I meet my death.
Dm Bb Dm F C Bb Dm F C Bb Dm
How to play Collage Of Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.