I Did It Tired
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[Verso 1]
Bm D
I did it tired, I did it broke
A E
I made the bed, I wore the coat
Bm D
I fed the mouths, I dried the tears
A E
I held my breath for years and years
Bm D
I smiled small, I stayed polite
A E
Then cried alone most every night
Bm D
Nobody saw what it required
A
I did it tired
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm D
Don't ask me how I stayed
A E
Some days I just obeyed
Bm D
The voice inside that said don't quit
A
So I didn't
[Refrão]
Bm D
I did it tired, I did it scared
A E
I did it broken, no one cared
Bm D
I did it lonely, I did it hurt
A E
I did it anyway, I made it work
Bm D A E
I did it tired, hmm
[Verso 2]
Bm D
I paid the bills, I took the blame
A E
I lost myself and kept my name
Bm D
I bent so far, I almost broke
A E
I swallowed words, I should have spoke
[Ponte]
Bm D
I held the line, I held the door
A E
I gave too much then gave some more
[Verso 3]
Bm D
Nobody clapped, nobody cheered
A E
I'm still here
Bm D
Don't ask me how I stayed
A E
Some days I just obeyed
Bm D
The voice inside that said don't quit
A
So I didn't
[Refrão]
Bm D
I did it tired, I did it scared
A E
I did it broken, no one cared
Bm D
I did it lonely, I did it hurt
A E
I did it anyway, I made it work
Bm D A E
I did it tired, hmm
{Pre Chorus}
Bm D
I don't need a softer past
A E
I just need my strength to last
[Refrão]
Bm D
I did it tired, I did it scared
A E
I did it broken, no one cared
Bm D
I did it tired, I did it scared
A E
I did it broken, no one cared
Bm D
I did it lonely, I did it hurt
A E
I did it anyway, I made it work
Bm D A E
I did it tired, hmm
How to play I Did It Tired
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.