How Can I
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C G
We've been riding up mountains
C G
Turning corners in our lives
C G
We would have taken any buses
C G
Headed for Telluride
G
We stopped in the desert
In the middle of the night
C
And looked to the stars on the old roadside
Am
You look at me and said
Look at the moon,
Bm G
Take it in, it'll be gone soon
C G
I'm taking more risks now,
C G
I'm stepping out of line.
C G
I put up my fists now,
C G
Until I get what's mine.
G
Should have been you,
Could have been anyone.
C
You see I never missed my chance to run
Am D
I would go anywhere with you
Bm G Bm G
I would go if you ask me to
Em D Bm Em D
How can I------- live without you?
Em D Bm Em D
How can I----- live?
C G
I wrote you a letter
C G
Posted out Central L.A.
C G
Now if you ever come through here
C G
Won't you come take me away?
G
Could have been you
But it would've been anyone
C
You see I've missed my chance to run
Am D
I would go anywhere with you
Bm G Bm Em D G
I would go if you ask me to
G Bm D Em D
How can I----- live without you?
G Bm Em D
How can I------ live?
G Bm D Em D
How can I----- live without you?
G Bm D G C
How can I----- live?
C G
I'm going back east where I belong
G
Where I belong
C G
I'm going back east where I belong
G Bm G Bm
Where I belong
G Bm Em D
But how will I----- live without you?
G Bm Em D
How can I----- live?
G Bm G D
How can I----- live without you?
G Bm D G D G
How can I----- live?
How to play How Can I
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 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.