I'm Gonna Live The Life I Sing About In My Song
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Intro:
Am Dm
Verse
Am Dm Am
I'm gonna live the life I sing about in my song
Dm E
I'm gonna stand for right always showing the wrong
Am Dm Am
If I'm in the crowd, if I'm alone on the streets or in my home
Dm E Am Dm Am
I'm gonna live the life I sing about in my song
Dm Am
Everyday, everywhere, on the busy thoroughfare
Dm Am Dm
Some may watch me, some may spot me
E
Say I'm foolish but I don't care
[Refrão] Am Dm
Cause I can't sing one thing, then live or not
F
Be a slave by day, and a devil under cover
Am Dm Am Dm Am
I got to live the life I sing about, yes, in my song.
Verse
Dm
If at day, if at night, I must always walk in the light
Am Dm Am Dm E
Some mistake me, underrate me, because I wanna do it right
Am
Well I cannot march on the streets, shout all day Sunday,
Dm F
or crawl on my knees for the man on a monday
[Refrão] Am E Am
I've got to live the life I sing about in my song
Dm Am
Oh yes, in my song
Dm E Am Dm Am
I've got to life the life I sing about in my song, yes in my song
Dm E
I'm gonna stand for justice, and always shout the wrong
Am
Cause I can't sing one thing, then live or not
F
Be a slave by day, and a devil under cover
Am Dm Am Dm Am
I got to live the life I sing about, yes, in my song.
How to play I'm Gonna Live The Life I Sing About In My Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.