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Am G E7
Sun comes up
Am G E7
I'm counting the days I've got left
Am G E7 G
I'm counting the time on my hands, watch the days roll by
Am G E7
When I'm gone
Am G E7
Who will be waiting for me to come home?
Am G E7 G
Who waits for a ghost to come in from the cold, just to haunt you?
F G C Am
Sometimes girl I'm already gone, I've been ready so long
F G C Am
In your heart there's a different man, and I just ain't that strong
F G C Am
I can't win, I can't lose, and everything I do is wrong
F G E7
One hand clawing at the other hand, trying to hold on
Am G E7
Sun goes down
Am G E7
If I stay too long then I'll just fade away
Am G E7 G
And if you were smart you would just walk away, don't you cry
Am G E7
When I'm gone
Am G E7
I know for certain the birds will still sing
Am G E7 G
And I know the clouds will still cry like a child, on my shadow
F G C Am
Sometimes girl I'm already gone, I've been ready so long
F G C Am
In your heart there's a different man, and I just ain't that strong
F G C Am
I can't win, I can't lose, and everything I do is wrong
F G E7
One hand clawing at the other hand, trying to hold on.
How to play Hands
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.