I Tried
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[Verso 1]
G C D
There's a house by the beach with a dog
Em
On the sheets
C D Em
Where the sunshine always shines
G C
There’s a ring on your hand and I’m
D Em
Still in the band
C D G
And I hold you every night
[Refrão]
C G
But I lied, I lied
C D Em
I wasted all your time
G C D Em
Made a promise that I could never keep
C D G
But I swear to God I tried
[Pós-Refrão]
G C D Em
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
C D Em
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
G C D Em
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
C D G
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
[Verso 2]
G C D
With my feet on the ground and my head
Em
In the clouds
C D Em
I hope I find my way
G C
Yeah, my heart's still yours, but my
D Em
Dream is the world
C D G
So for now I just can't stay
[Refrão]
C G
But I'll try, I'll try
C D Em
I won't sleep a single night
G C
So when I see this through, I'll come
D Em
Back for you
C D G
I'll come back for you
[Pós-Refrão]
G C D Em
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
C D Em
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
G C D Em
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
C D G
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
[Verso 3]
G C D
When my limbs grow old and my heart
Em
Goes cold
C D Em
And they lay me down to rest
G C D
I won't toss or turn, I won't let it
Em
Burn
C D G
'Cause I'll know I tried my best
[Refrão]
C G
But I pray, I pray
C D Em
You'll come back to me one day
G C D
Gave up everything for my hopes and
Em
Dreams
C D G
Now I wish I would've stayed
How to play I Tried
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.