I'm trying
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Intro
D D
then
D G D G D G A Bm
then
D Em D/F# G x4
verse 1
D G
A 4-year old at play
Bm
Shot and killed today
G
Never even had a chance
D G
17 and high
Bm
Threw away his life
G
Has a gun to feel like he's a
[Refrão]D Em D/F# G D Em D/F# G
Man Can't have it any other way
verse 2
D G
Laying in the street
Bm
Asking for a drink
G
Doesn't have a place to live
D G
Pregnant at 13
Bm
Still can hear the screams
G
Something that she never will forget
[Refrão] D Em D/F# G D Em D/F# G
Forget Can't have it any other way
Instrumental
D G A G
Bridge
D G A G D Em D G
I'm trying to open my mind
G
So you can keep your faith
D
Cause I'll just walk away
A G D A G D A
No reason for me to stay
[Refrão]D Em D/F# G D Em D/F# G
Can't have it any other way
D Em D/F# G D Em D/F# G
Can't have it any other way
Instrumental
D G A G
Outro
D G A G
I'm trying to open my mind
D G A G
I'm trying to open my mind
D
My mind
G A G D
I'm trying to make up my mind
How to play I'm trying
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.