Going For The Bronze
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Intro: Abm B F# C# F#
Abm
I'm taking it slow, keeping the pace
B
I'm only looking to place
F#
Never a loss, never a win
Eb
Bronze metals hang from my bed
Abm
I'm running the grey matter laps
B
Outta my mind on the outer track
F#
If I don't feel someone else will
Eb
It's all downhill from here
Abm
On my own
B F#
Running out the one man marathon
Eb
Going for the bronze, bronze, bronze
Abm
Taken the licks, getting my stripes
B
Everything in life comes with a price
F#
By a thread stay alive
Eb
Make it happen with a third rate stride for the
Abm
Runner up, runner up, runner up prize
B
I'll take what I can get at the finish line
F#
Drafting the pack in the blind
Eb
All thoroughbreds in their prime
Abm
Bound to show
B
Running down this lonely road
F#
Forgoing the gold
Eb
I'm going, going, going for the bronze
Guitar Solo: Abm B F# Eb
Abm B
I know there could be nothing more than this
F#
As there all pushing their limits
Eb
I am left wondering what I miss
Abm
Because they all seemed trapped
B
Hopelessly fighting over scraps
F#
I won't miss them when they're gone
Eb
I won't miss them when they're gone
Abm
On my own
B
Running out the one man marathon
F#
Going for the bronze, bronze, bronze
Eb
Going for the bronze, bronze, bronze
How to play Going For The Bronze
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Abm. 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.