For A Little While
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Intro:
C C Am Am Em Em G Em x 2
Verse:
C Am Em G Em
We build upon, soldiers in the ground.
C
For a little while,
Am
for a little while,
Em G Em
for a little while.
C Am Em G Em
You rest upon an island in July.
C
For a little while,
Am
for a little while,
Em G Em
for a little while.
Bridge:
F
And if I tell you this,
Am G C G
will you be laughing at me now?
F
And if you steal a kiss,
Am G
should I be grateful to you now?
Chorus:
C Am Em G
Well, I burned my skin, looking into the sun.
C
Mhm... and it makes me smile,
Am
for a little while,
Em G
for a little while.
C
Makes me feel alive,
Am
for a little while,
Em G
for a little while.
Solo:
C Am Em G x 2
Verse:
C Am Em G Em
I'm grinding meat, preparing for tonight.
C
Thinking about the cow,
Am
thinking about the cow,
Em G Em
thinking about the cow.
C Am Em G Em
I go climb a tree, enjoying a new high
C
For a little while,
Am
for a little while,
Em G Em
for a little while.
Bridge:
F
And if I travel in time,
Am G C G
back to a room that's very small.
F
Then would you meet me there,
Am G
would you care for me at all?
[Refrão]C
I go through this,
Am Em G
staring into the sun.
C
Mhm... and it makes me smile,
Am
for a little while,
Em G
for a little while.
C
Makes me feel alive,
Am
for a little while,
Em G
for a little while.
Solo:
C
Oh, for a little while.
Am Em G
C
For a little while!
Am Em G
C
For a little while.
Am Em G
C
For a little while!
Am Em G
Outro:
C Am Em G Em
We build upon, soldiers in the ground.
C
For a little while,
Am
for a little while,
Em G Em
for a little while
C Am Em G C
How to play For A Little While
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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.