Dear Life
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Intro
Em D C G Em D C
[Verso 1]
G Em
Dear life, you gave me my first breath
C
It was the summer of '86
G C D
It's been a whirlwind ever since, I've been getting by
G Em
Dear life, sure do keep me guessing
C
And I learned a lot of your lessons
D
Still got some unanswered questions weighing on my mind
[Pré-Refrão]
C
Start out slow then pick up quick
D
Sometimes you're a friend, sometimes you're a bitch
[Refrão]
Em D C G
I'm white knuckle tight with no brake lines
Em D C
Rolling down a mountainside
Em D C G
We're running out of time on this crazy ride
Em D C
No one's getting out alive
D Em D C G Em D C
But I'm still holding on for dear life
[Verso 2]
G Em
Dear life, you had me terrified
C
Waiting on two pink lines
D
With the girl that's now my wife, and we're doing just fine
G Em
Then you, you took my dad's last breath
C
He had a lot of good living left
D
And you never even let me say goodbye
[Pré-Refrão]
C
I built a cradle, you dug a grave
D
I guess when you give, you gotta take away
[Refrão]
Em D C G
I'm white knuckle tight with no brake lines
Em D C
Rolling down a mountainside
Em D C G
We're running out of time on this crazy ride
Em D C
No one's getting out alive
D Am
But I'm still holding on for dear life
[Ponte]
Am
As long as I can
C D
Before it slips through my hands
{Guitar Solo}
Em D C G Em D C
[Refrão]
Em D C G
I'm white knuckle tight with no brake lines
Em D C
Rolling down a mountainside
Em D C G
We're running out of time on this crazy ride
Em D C
No one's getting out alive
D
But I'm still holding on
Em D C
And I'm still holding on, yeah
D Em
Still holding on for dear life
Outro
D C G Em D C G Em
D C G Em D C
How to play Dear Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.