Even My Dad Does Sometimes
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Capo 2
G
It's alright to cry
Cadd9 D G Cadd9 D
Even my dad does sometimes
G
So don't wipe your eyes
Cadd9 D G Cadd9 D
Tears can remind you of life
G
It's alright to die
Cadd9 D G Cadd9 D
If that's the only thing you haven't tried
Em D Cadd9 G Cadd9 D
But just for tonight, hold on.
C D
So live life like you're giving up
C D
Cause you act like you are
C D
Go ahead and just live it up
Em D Cadd9
Go on and tear me apart
G
It's alright to shake
Cadd9 D G Cadd9 D
Even my hand does sometimes
G
So inside we'll rage
Cadd9 D G Cadd9 D
Against the dying of the light
G
It's alright to say that
Cadd9 D G Cadd9 D
that's the only thing you haven't tried
Em D Cadd9 G Cadd9 D
But just for today, hold on
C D
So live life like you're giving up
C D
Cause you act like you are
C D
Go ahead and just live it up
Em D Cadd9
Go on and tear me apart
(ooh repeat Em D Cadd9)
C D
So live life like you're giving up
C D
Cause you act like you are
C D
Go ahead and just live it up
Em D Cadd9 G
Go on and tear me apart and hold on.
How to play Even My Dad Does Sometimes
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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.