Human Being
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[Intro ]
G
[Verso 1]
G G/B Em
I'll start by saying I'm impressed
G C
I guess I never would have guessed
G/B Am7
You were going through it
G Em7
Blue ribbon, you'd be in first place
G C
For painting smiles on your face
G/B Am7
Why does winning feel like losing?
C G Am7 G C G Am7 G C
You've been holding back tears
G Am7 G C G/B Am7
But you don't have to be brave here
[Refrão]
G Bm
Just because you could be doing more
C Cm
Doesn't mean you are doing enough
G
Just because you carry it well
C Cm
Doesn't mean it isn't heavy stuff
Em D
Just because you ain't there yet
C Cm
Doesn't mean you're never getting to it
G D G
After all, you're a human being, not a human doing
[Verso 2]
G G/B Em
In case nobody's told you yet
D C
There is no failure or success
G/B Am7
That could change the value of you
G Em
There is no magic trick to do
D C
No secret door, no who's who
G/B Am7
All of us that love you love you
[Refrão]
D G Bm
Well, just because you could be doing more
C Cm
Doesn't mean you are doing enough
G
Just because you carry it well
C Cm
Doesn't mean it isn't heavy stuff
Em D
Just because you ain't there yet
C Cm
Doesn't mean you're never getting to it
G D G
After all, you're a human being, not a human doing
G D
Just because you ain't there yet
C Cm
Doesn't mean you're never getting through it
G D G
After all, you're human being, not a human doing
Outro
G
How to play Human Being
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.