I'll Try
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Bbm
I am not a child now
F#
I can take care of myself
Bbm
I mustn't let them down now
F# Eb
Mustn't let them see me cry
F# C#
'Cause I'm fine, I'm fine
Bbm
I'm too tired to listen
F#
I'm too old to believe
Bbm
All these childish stories
F# Eb
There is no such thing as faith
F# C#
And trust and pixie dust
G#
I try
F#
But it's so hard to believe
Bbm
I try
Eb
But I can't see what you see
F# F#m C#
I try, I try, I try...
Bbm
My whole world is changing
F#
I don't know where to turn
Bbm
I can't leave you waiting
F# Eb F#
But I can't stay and watch this city burn
C#
Watch it burn
G#
'Cause I try
F#
But it's so hard to believe
Bbm
I try
Eb
But I can't see what you see
F# F#m
I try, I try…
Bbm F#
I try and try to understand
G# Bbm
The distance in between
F#
The love I feel and the things I fear
F#m
And every single dream
Bbm
I can finally see it
F#
Now I have to believe
Bbm
All those precious stories
F#
All the world is made of...
Eb F# C#
Faith, and trust... and pixie dust
G#
So, I'll try
F#
Because I finally believe
Bbm Eb
I'll try, cos I can see what you see
F# F#m
I'll try, I'll try
Bbm G# F# F#m
I'll try...
C#
To fly
How to play I'll Try
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbm. 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.