I'm Leaving Your World A Better Place To (live)
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Intro
D Am7
D Am7
[Verso 1]
D G D G
Oh, I'm taking all the loneliness, I'm not leaving any sad regrets
D A7
I'll wash my memories from the hallways of your mind
D G D G
And the way you should remember me is like a page in history
D A7 D D7
'cause I'm leaving your world a better place to live
[Refrão]
G D G
Walk through the roses in the garden before the morning sun is shining
D A7
Where you gave me every reason I had to live
G D G
That ain't dew on the petals, it's the tears I lost while leaving
D A7 D Am7
While leaving your world a better place to live
D Am7
[Verso 2]
D G D G
If you see a shadow along the highway, that's just me a-going my way
D A7
'cause I'm too proud to show my face in the sun
D G D G
And with evening coming on, like a shadow, I'll soon be gone
D A7 D D7
'cause I'm leaving your world a better place to live
[Refrão]
G D G
Walk through the roses in the garden before the morning sun is shining
D A7
Where you gave me every reason I had to live
G D G
That ain't dew on the petals, it's just tears I lost while leaving
D A7 D Am7
While leaving your world a better place to live
D Am7
D
How to play I'm Leaving Your World A Better Place To (live)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.