How Far We've Come - Matchbox Twenty

How Far We've Come

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[INTRO: ]C G Am F
 
VERSE ONE:
 
C G
I'm waking up at the start of the end of the world,
Am
But its feeling just like every other morning before,
F
Now I wonder what my life is going to mean if it's gone,
 
C G
The cars are moving like a half a mile an hour and I
Am
Started staring at the passengers who're waving goodbye
F
Can you tell me what was ever really special about me all this time?
 
[Refrão]
Am F
But I believe the world is burning to the ground
F
Oh well I guess we're gonna find out
 
C
Let's see how far we've come
G
Let's see how far we've come
 
Am F
Well I, believe, it all, is coming to an end
F
Oh well, I guess, we're gonna pretend,
 
C
Let's see how far we've come
G
Let's see how far we've come
 
VERSE TWO:
 
C G
I think it turned ten o'clock but I don't really know
Am
Then I can't remember caring for an hour or so
F
Started crying and I couldn't stop myself
 
I started running but there's no where to run to
 
C G
I sat down on the street and took a look at myself
Am
Said where you going man you know the world is headed for hell
 
Say your goodbyes if you got someone you can
F
Say goodbye to
 
Repeat Chorus
 
BRIDGE:
Solo (Am C F) 2x
 
Am
Gone, gone baby, it's all gone
There's no one in the corner
And there's nobody home
E
Well it was cool, cool
It was just all cool
Now it's over for me
And it's over for you
G
 
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Bass and drums vamp, with a little lead guitar and piano that are low in the mix. The
guitar interjects occasionally with some staccato strums of the Am and possibly a C/Am
it builds up to the stop, the last chord is a G.
 
LAST CHORUS:
[Refrão]
Am F
But I believe the world is burning to the ground
F
Oh well I guess we're gonna find out
 
C
Let's see how far we've come
G
Let's see how far we've come
 
Am F
Well I, believe, it all, is coming to an end
F
Oh well, I guess, we're gonna pretend,
 
C
Let's see how far we've come
G
Let's see how far we've come
C
Let's see how far we've come
G
Let's see how far we've come
Am
Let's see how far we've come
F
Let's see how far we've come
C
Let's see how far we've come
G
Let's see how far we've come
Am
Let's see how far we've come
F
Let's see how far we've come
C (RING OUT)

How to play How Far We've Come

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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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