History - Kina Grannis
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Intro
C G Am G
 
verse 1
C G
That song reminds me of summers
Am G
Of family, of backyards, of you and me
C G
If I went back there, straight back
Am G
To the place where I wondered what we could be
 
C
I'd laugh
G
Who'd have thought?
Am G
Who'd have thought?
 
verse 2
C G
That song reminds me of Newhart of 90s
Am G
Of petty, and heavy things
C G
I still remember what life was like back then
Am G
Before I had learned to speak
 
C
I'd hide
G Am G
Sing it out, sing it out
C G Am G
Sing it out, sing it out
 
[Refrão] F G
I felt it all, the kissing and fighting
F G
I know the cost, I stayed home on New Year's Eve
F C G
All in all, I'd rather be right here than
F C G
Falling off the pages of history
 
F G F
Hmm, pages of history
G
Hmm
 
verse 3
C G
If I remind you of childhood, of memories
Am G
Of times both bitter and sweet
C G
Let's take that feeling right here to this moment
Am G
And sow it into the seams
 
C
My love
G Am G
Hold it all, hold it all
C G Am G
Hold it all, hold it all
 
[Refrão] F G
I felt it all, the kissing and fighting
F G
I know the cost, I stayed home on New Year's Eve
F C G
All in all, I'd rather be right here than
F C G
Falling off the pages of history
 
F C
 
G F C
Oh, pages of history
G
Oh, pages of history
F G
Hmm
 
Outro
C G Am G

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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.

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