Good Days Bad Days
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[Intro: ]Em C D Em 2X (Play Em chord using Dm shape, up two frets)
Em C D Em
1. Everybody wants to know how I get along.
Em C D Em
In these dark days, since you've been gone.
Em C D Em
Sometimes I'm fine, sometimes I'm dyin.
Em C D Em
Stumblin' thru, one step at a time.
Chorus #1:
Em D Bm Em C Bm Em
I have good days, bad days, sunshine and rain.
Em D Bm Em C
I have good days, and bad days. But somethings
D Em
never change. C D Em - Em C D Em
Em C D Em
2. Somedays I wake up and I make up my mind.
Em C D Em
Today's the day I'll leave the past all behind.
Em C D Em Em C
I'm alright till sundown again, then I'm right back
D Em
where I've always been.
Chorus #2:
C D Em C
....But somethings never change. All my nites
D Em
are all the same.
INSTRUMENTAL
Em D Bm Em C D Bm Em
Em D Bm Em C D Em
Em C D Em
3. Tonight I'll go home to the same old routine.
Em C D Em
Dinner for one, by a phone that don't ring.
Em C D Em
What's the use in going out on the town.
Em C D Em
I know I'll never wear your memory down.
Chorus #2
INSTRUMENTAL
Em C D Em Em C D Em
Keep having those good days.
Em C D Em Em C D Em
Keep having those good days, bad days.
Em C D Em Em C D Em
Good days, bad days.
How to play Good Days Bad Days
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.