Graduation Day
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[Intro: ]F G D Em
F G D Em
Verse 1:
Em C G
Driving slowly, watching the headlights in the rain
D
Funny how things change.
Em C G
Think of the good times, wishing you were still with me
D Em
The way it used to be. Graduation day.
Em C G
Watching the stars fall, million dreams have all gone bad
D
Think of all we had.
Em C G
I knew it all then, thought you loved me I was wrong
D Em D Em
Life goes on. Graduation day, ohhhhh graduation day.
Chrous:
C G
Thinking of a time when everything was right
D Am
Thinking of a time with only you and I,
G D
Makes me sorry that it had to end that way
Am
Learned my lesson now there's nothing left to say.
Em D Em
Graduation day, ohhhh, graduation day.
Solo: Em C G D Em C G D Em
Chrous:
C G
Thinking of a time when everything was right
D Am
Thinking of a time with only you and I,
G D
Makes me sorry that it had to end that way
Am
Learned my lesson now there's nothing left to say.
Em D Em D Em
Graduation day, ohhhh, graduation day, ohhhh, graduation day.
Ending Chords: F G D Em
F G D Em
F G D Em
End on Em
How to play Graduation Day
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.