Couldn't Love Have Picked A Better Place To Die
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(Intro)
C – F – Dm – G – C – F -- G
C C7 F Dm
OF ALL – THE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD WHY YOU AND I
G F G
WITH LOVERS HERE AND EVERYWHERE WHO DON’T CARE ENOUGH TO
C
TRY
C7 F
WHY COULDN’T ALL THE HURT WE’RE FEELING NOW HAVE PASSED US
Dm
BY
G C F G
COULDN’T LOVE HAVE PICKED A BETTER PLACE TO DIE
C C7 F Dm
AND OF ALL THE HEARTS IN THE WORLD WHY YOURS AND MINE
G F G C
HOW COULD WE GO FROM SO MUCH LOVE TO SO MUCH HURT TONIGHT
C7 F
BUT IT’S IN OUR HEARTS AND IT’S IN OUR BED AND IT’S EVEN IN
Dm
YOUR EYES
G C
COULDN’T LOVE HAVE PICKED A BETTER PLACE TO DIE
(Bridge)
G C
SOMEWHERE OUT THERE THERE’S LOVERS WHO WANT TO BE FREE
D7 Dm
WHY COULDN’T LOVE HAVE DIED WITH THEM INSTEAD OF HERE WITH
G
YOU AND ME
C C7 F
BUT IT’S DEAD AND GONE AND ALL THESE TEARS WON’T BRING IT
Dm
BACK TO LIFE
G C
COULDN’T LOVE HAVE PICKED A BETTER PLACE TO DIE
C7 F Dm
(Tagg)
G C
OH COULDN’T LOVE HAVE PICKED A BETTER PLACE TO DIE
How to play Couldn't Love Have Picked A Better Place To Die
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.