Couldn't Love Have Picked A Better Place To Die
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A A7 D Bm
Of all the people in this world, why you and I
E Bm E A
With lovers here and everywhere we don't care enough to try
D6 A A7 D B7
Why couldn't all the hurt we're feeling now have passed us by
E A
Couldn't love have picked a better place to die?
And of all the hearts in all the world, why yours and mine
There's so many places love could die, we must leave the earth for a time
Oh, but it's in our hearts and it's in our bed and it's even in your eyes
Couldn't love have picked a better place to die?
E A
Somewhere out there there's lovers who want to be free
B Bm E
Why couldn't love have died with them instead of here with you and me
D6 A A7 D B7
Oh, but it's dead and gone and all these tears won't bring it back to life
E A
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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The first identified chord is A. 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.