Forever For Now
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Bm
Hush, hush.
Don't say a word.
Emadd9 Em Emadd9 Em
The faint cries can hardly be heard.
F#7 Em6 Em7 Bm
A storm lies beyond the horizon, barely.
Bm
Don't stop,
Straight through the days
Emadd9 Em Emadd9 Em
Like children that can't stay awake.
F#7 Em6 Em7 Bm
Stay here untainted and say...
Bm
Stay while the melody's sung.
Em4(add9) Emadd9 Em Emadd9 Em4(add9) Emadd9 Em Em7
Break like a wave on the run.
F#7
I do be sure I can't say anymore
Em6 F# Bm
I just know that it won't last forever.
Bm
Rush, rush.
Take me away.
Emadd9 Em Emadd9 Em
Like hourglass sand that never escapes.
F#7 Em6 Em7 Bm
Stars are born and then die, but carefree.
Bm
A small clock that ticks without time,
Emadd9 Em Emadd9 Em
And watched by an ocean of eyes.
F#7 Em6 Em7 Bm
Ending, ascending and then….
Bm
Stay while the melody's sung.
Em4(add9) Emadd9 Em Emadd9 Em4(add9) Emadd9 Em Em7
Break like a wave on the run.
F#7
I do be sure I can't say anymore
Em6 Em7 F#
I just know that it won't last
Em6 Em7 F#7 Bm
I just know that it won't last forever...
( Bm Emadd9 Em4(add9) Emadd9 Em Emadd9 Em Emadd9 Em4(add9) F#7 Em6 Em7 Bm )
How to play Forever For Now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.