For Years
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[Intro ]
(G) There's a white mark (D) on my (G) hand
(D) Where I wore our (C) wedding band
(D) I had to force my(C)self, to lay it (G) down (D)
(G) So, I'll put it (D) in the (G) drawer
(D) Just can't wear that (C) ring no more
(Bm) I've carried it a(C)round for (G) years
(G) There's a picture (D) that I've (G) had
(D) In my wallet, (C) hid in back
(D) The one I liked the (C) best of me and (G) you (D)
(G) Gonna take it (D) out to(G)day
(D) Make myself throw (C) it away
(Bm) I've carried it a(C)round for (G) years
(C) Clean the shelves
Sweep the floors
(Bm) Hide things in the back of drawers
(Am) Take down the curtains that you (G) made
(C) Birthday cards and Valentines
(Bm) Everything you ever signed
(Am) Take 'em all, and throw 'em all a(D)way
Piano Solo
(C) Clean the shelves
Sweep the floors
(Bm) Hide things in the back of drawers
(Am) Take down the curtains that you (D) made
(G) But some things you (D) can't put (G) down
(D) Like the way "I (C) Love You" sounds
(Bm) I'll carry that a(C)round
For (G) years
(G) There's some things you (D) can't put (G) down
(D) Like the way "I (C) Love You" sounds
(Bm) I'll carry that a(C)round
For (G) years
How to play For Years
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.