Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
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C D
a fork stuck in the road.
G
Time grabs you by the wrist;
C D
directs you where to go.
Em G C
So make the best of this test
G
and don't ask why.
Em G
It's not a question
C G
but a lesson learned in time.
Em G
It's something unpredicatable
Em G
but in the end it's right.
Em D G
I hope you had the time of your life.
G
So take the photographs
C D
and still frames in your mind.
G
Hang it on a shelf
C D
of good health and good time.
Em G
Tattoos of memories
C G
and dead skin on trial.
Em G
For what it's worth,
C G
it was worth all the while.
Em G
It's something unpredicatable
Em G
but in the end it's right.
Em D G
I hope you had the time of your life.
How to play Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
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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.