I Didnt Know The World Would Last This Long
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
4th traste
[Intro]
G Am Gmaj7 Am
[Verse 1]
G Am Gmaj7 Am
I stumbled through a yellow field of dying grass
G Am G
In front of me, some happy people quickly pass
Am Am7 D7sus4 D7
Inhaling deep the air, while love goes flying high
Am Am7 D7sus4 D7
While younger hands in distant windows wave goodbye
[Verse 2]
G Am Gmaj7 Am
I forgot to live in oh so many ways
G Am G
I thought I saw the numbers marked on all the days
Am Am7 D7sus4 D7
I trembled at the warnings of the sad old men
Am Am7 D7sus4 D7
"Beware my son, the earth is coming to an end"
[Verse 3]
G Am Gmaj7 Am
But now a breeze of simple truth blows through my hair
G Am G
Striking down the fences in my vacant stare
Am Am7 D7sus4 D7
I'm stretching out my arms to fly, I know I am free
Am D7 G Am
I find I'm getting younger now, the more I see
[Chorus]
G Am Gmaj7 Am
I didn't know the world would last this long
Gmaj7 Am Am7
I didn't know I'd ever sing this song
Am D7
I didn't know how right I could be wrong
Am D7 G Am
And I didn't know the world would last this long
[Verse 4]
G Am Gmaj7 Am
Words of fear go spinning out across the land
G Am G
To those who need the guidance of a reassuring hand
Am D7sus4 D7
Spelling out the hope for every newborn babe
Am D7sus4 D7
Brought into a world so full of war and hate
[Verse 5]
G Am Gmaj7 Am
They'll stumble through the muddy ruts of narrow rules
G Am G
Hung up on the sidewalk with the ancient fools
Am D7sus4 D7
While someone's softly singing, now comes walking by
Am D7 G Am
Suddenly they'll find their voice, and then they'll cry
[Chorus]
G Am Gmaj7 Am
I didn't know the world would last this long
Gmaj7 Am7 Am
I didn't know I would ever sing this song
D7
I didn't know how right I could be wrong
Am D7 G
And I didn't know the world would last this long
[Outro]
Am Gmaj7 Am G
How to play I Didnt Know The World Would Last This Long
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.