Dying Now
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Verse 1:
G Gsus4 G D Em
Sail on, gypsy of my heart. You've been hanging around
Gsus4 G
You've been with me from the start
G Gsus4 G D Em
Sail on, sail on silver girl, you've been spinning too fast
Gsus4 G
I could tilt a world
[Refrão]
Gsus4 G Bm7 Em
I've done a lot of living in this town
Gsus4 G D Em
I've done a lot of flying with my feet on the ground
Gsus4 G Bm7 Em
You can't build your bridges after you've burnt them down
Gsus4 G D Gsus4
You've done a lot of living but I'm dying now (dying now)
Verse 2:
G Gsus4 G D Em
How long, how long will it take, for you to learn your lessons
Gsus4 G
From all your mistakes
G Gsus4 G D Em
How long until the well runs dry' Your bucket's coming up empty
Gsus4 G
You're wondering why
Bridge: G Gsus4 G D G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Bm7 Em Gsus4 D Gsus4 G
Verse 3:
G Gsus4 G D Em
So long, everything must go, but I can't leave it behind
Gsus4 G
If I've never really known
G Gsus4 G D Em
And so long to nothing matters now, who knows if I stand a chance
Gsus4 G
But I'm trying anyhow
How to play Dying Now
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.