History
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capo 1
The strumming pattern is quite easy, just listen to the song.
(* =one strum)
Cadd9,Cadd9,Em7,Dsus,D
Cadd9,Cadd9,Em7,Dsus,D
Cadd9
You should not get what you have not earned
Em7 Dsus D
What I do from here is none of your concern
Cadd9
It didn’t work, yeah I know it hurts
Em7 Dsus D
But it’s gotta give before it gets much worse
Cadd9 G Em7 Dsus D
Ooooooh, gotta give up on you, oooh
Cadd9 G Em7 Dsus D Dsus
Oooooh, gotta give up on you, on you
Chorus:
Em7 Cadd9
We’ve got a lot of history
G Dsus D
But there’s too much space between you and me
Em7 Cadd9
You have plans, yeah I have dreams
G Dsus D
But do I have the guts in me
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus D Em7
To leaveeeeee, leaveeeee, pack my shit and leave
Cadd9 G* Dsus*
Leaveeee, leaveee
Cadd9,Cadd9,Em7,Dsus,D
Cadd9
The irony gets the best of me
Em7 Dsus D Dsus
I’m sad that we split, but you’re still happy
Cadd9
What I gave to you was more than memories
Em7 Dsus D Dsus
What you took from me wasn’t worth anything
Cadd9 G Em7 Dsus D
Ooooooh, gotta give up on you, oooh
Cadd9* G* Em7* Dsus D Dsus
Oooooh, gotta give up on you, on you
Chorus:
Em7 Cadd9
We’ve got a lot of history
G Dsus D
But there’s too much space between you and me
Em7 Cadd9
You have plans, yeah I have dreams
G Dsus D
But do I have the guts in me
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus D Em7
To leaveeeeee, leaveeeee, pack my shit and leave
Cadd9 G Dsus D
Leaveeee, leaveee,
Cadd9,Cadd9,Em7,G,Dsus,D
Cadd9,Cadd9,Em7,Dsus,D
Cadd9 Em7
You never cared enough, you never earned my trust
G Dsus D
You just took what you could get
Cadd9 Em7
You never lift me up, I never feel your love
G Dsus D
I know exactly what this is
Cadd9,G,Em7,Dsus,D
Cadd9 G
I’m tired of the weight when you lean on me
Em7 Dsus D Dsus D
If I fell you would never stay to carry me
Chorus:
Em7 Cadd9
We’ve got a lot of history
G Dsus D
But there’s too much space between you and me
Em7 Cadd9
You have plans, yeah I have dreams
G Dsus D
But do I have the guts in me
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus D Em7
To leaveeeeee, leaveeeee, pack my shit and leave
Cadd9 G* Dsus*
Leaveeee, leaveee
Cadd9,Cadd9,Em7,Dsus,D
Cadd9,Cadd9,Em7,Dsus,D
How to play History
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cadd9. 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.