Counting the days
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A Amaj7
Counting the days on the calendar
A7 D Dm
Strange how they bleed into each other All that I need
A E A Amaj7
Is a day with you Pencil me in on your Saturday
A7 D Dm
Taking my leave Should I be waylaid please wait for me
A Amaj7 A7 Dm
On a day with you Maybe for now an hour will do
F#m F#m
Remember my dear this time last year
E4 B
The sunsets were late and the days were long
Bm F#m
And the nights were filled with song
Bm E
The nights were filled with song
F#m F#m
Strolling the street we're strangely complete
E4 B
Let's stay awake till the morning comes
Bm F#m
We don't need anyone
Bm E
We don't need anyone
A Amaj7 A7
Wasting my life at the traffic lights Getting nowhere
D Dm
Trapped in the turnstiles Stay within reach
A Amaj7 A7 Dm A
Of a day with you Maybe for now an hour will do
How to play Counting the days
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What is the starting chord?
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.