Everything Goes On
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Intro: C D Em7 Bm7
[Refrão]
C D Em7 Bm7
Don’t try to make yourself remember, darling
C D G D/F# Em D
Don’t look for me, I’m just a story you’ve been told
C D Bm7 Em7
So let’s pretend a little longer
A
Cause when we’re gone,
C
Everything goes on
C Em7
Well, you were staring at the window
C D G Em
And I said, “I’ll just bring the sea to you”
[Verso 1]
C G/B
But if I was gone tomorrow,
Am7 G/B
Won’t the waves crash on?
C G/B
Is it selfish that I’m happy,
Am7 D
As we pass the setting sun?
C G/B
Someday I’ll be overcast,
Am7 D
But you won’t have to cry -
C G/B
Cause we’ll do the grieving
D# C
While I’m by your side
I said:
[Refrão]
C D Gm Em7
Don’t try to make yourself remember, darling
C D G D/F# Em D
Don’t look for me, I’m just a story you’ve been told
C D Em7 Gm
So let’s pretend a little longer
Am7
Cause when we’re gone,
Am C
Everything goes on
[Verso 2]
C Em7
And I’m so scared of getting used to this
C Em
All the vines that keep you tethered in your room
C D
Said, "I’m sorry that you worried"
G D/F# Em7
But don’t apologize
C D
I told you to forget me
G D/F# Em
But you stayed by my side
When I said:
[Refrão]
C D Em7 Bm7
Don’t try to make yourself remember, darling
C D G D/F# Em D
Don’t look for me, I’m just a story you’ve been told
C Cm Bm7 Em7
So let’s pretend a little longer
Am7 Am C
Cause when we’re gone, (ahhh)
Everything goes on
How to play Everything Goes On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.