Here Today And Gone Tomorrow
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Capo 4
INTRO
(Em,G,D)
G D
I came to you in dark despair
G
I needed someone who would care.
Em Am
You held me close against your heart
D G
I felt a warmth right from the start.
Em Am
Then one day he took you away
D G
Why did it happen, who can say?
Em Am
Now all that there is left for me
D G
Is just a precious memory.
Em Am
That's life, that's life
D G
You take the joy, you take the sorrow.
Em Am
That's life, that's life
D G
You're here today and gone tomorrow.
G D
My iife has crumbled since you've gone
G
But somehow i must carry on.
Em Am
The pain i feel i can't describe.
D G
I can't forget you, though i've tried.
Em Am
Each night i say a little prayer
D G
That when he takes me you'll be there.
Em Am
Together once again we'll be
D G
I'll live again my memory.
Em Am
That's life, that's life
D G
You take the joy, you take the sorrow.
Em Am
That's life, that's life
D G
You're here today and gone tomorrow.
Em Am
That's life, that's life
D G
You take the joy, you take the sorrow.
Em Am
That's life, that's life
D G
You're here today and gone tomorrow.
Ending
(Em,Am,D) 4 STRUM
(G) 1 STRUM
How to play Here Today And Gone Tomorrow
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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.