Godspeed
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Intro: C E Am F
C
I don't wanna be at this party anymore
E
I don't think your jokes sound funny anymore
Am
All these shoes I can't dance in, what for?
F
I'ma let this out barefoot on the floor
C
And they gonna say
I should probably up the meds
E
Or some things should've stayed in my head
Am
I'm tired of playin' pretend
F
Stop driving into death
C
We're livin' in a ghost world
E
We're livin' in a past life
Am
If everything could stay the same
F
Well, wouldn't it be nice?
But you know me, you know me
C E7 Am
I always know just when to leave
F C
When the night is past its peak
E7 Am
And I hopе you find some peace
F C
Godspeed
E7
Godspeed
Am
Godspeed
F
Godspeed
C
Pеace is so elusive, joy is so elusive
E
Kisses from my muses, juices for the bruises
Am
I got real-life angels
Got me when I lose it
F
If I gotta burn a bridge
So help me, light the fuses
C
Sometimes I just lose it
Thoughts can be abusive
E
Times when I lose sight of love
The real reason I do this
Am
Fifteen since I do this
Twenty-six, I choose this
C
We're livin' in a ghost world (Ghost world)
E
We're livin' in a past life (Past life)
Am
If everything could stay the same
F
Well, wouldn't it be nice?
C
But you know me, you know me, I
(You know I always know, yeah)
E7 Am
Always know just when to leave
F C
When the night is past its peak (When the night, mm)
E7 Am
And I hope you find some peace
F C
Godspeed (Yeah, yeah, ooh)
E7
Godspeed (Ooh)
Am
Godspeed (Ooh)
F
Godspeed (Ooh)
( C E Am F )
C
I let you go and I feel more like me
E7 Am
I wish you well and far away from me
Godspeed
F
Godspeed
Final: C E7 Am F
C E7 Am F
How to play Godspeed
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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.