Easier That Way
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Intro: D G D G
[Verso 1]
D G
I've been thinking of the words I used to say when I was drinking
D
Seems like it's only yesterday when I was heartache
G
I didn't mean to treat you bad, but I was suffering from self-pity that I had
Em A
And I was tired and I couldn't stand the pain
G A
I couldn't put that bottle down
D G
'Cause it was easier that way
[Verso 2]
D
Now, I don't wanna be the same man I was back then
G
'Cause I don't understand all those selfish little plans
Em
And when I look into my father’s eyes
A G A
I see a torn and desperate man who couldn't put that bottle down
D G
'Cause it was easier that way
D
'Cause it was easier that way
[Refrão]
G A
I guess it's torture singing songs about the man I used to be
G A
I wonder if you sometimes see that man inside of me
D
But I promise, I won't go back to way back then
G
'Cause I got tired of that selfish little man
Em A G A
But I'm trying and I hope you understand that it's hard to put that bottle down
D G
But it's easier that way
D G
But it's easier that way
Solo: D G D G
[Refrão]
G A
I guess it's torture singing songs about the man I used to be
G A
I wonder if you sometimes see that man inside of me
D
But I promise, I won't go back to way back then
G
'Cause I got tired of that selfish little man
Em A G A
But I'm trying and I hope you understand that it's hard to put that bottle down
D G
But it's easier that way
D G
But it's easier that way
A D
But it's easier that way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.