I Was Born
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Intro A D E (x4)
Verse
A
Well, I was born but I forgot it,
F#m
We left our marks in drying cement,
A
Well, hey mister don’t you doubt it,
F#m
I was born but I’ve seemed to forgot it.
Interlude
A D E (x2)
Verse
A
And I was raised inside a bible,
F#m
And I was living off life support,
A
Unilateralist! Single mattress!
E
Guilty Friday nights remind me that,
[Refrão]A D Dm A
Sometimes I feel like I should have said no,
D Dm
I feel like I should have said,
A D Dm A
Sometimes I feel like I should have said no,
D Dm A
I feel like I should have said no.
Interlude
A D E (x2)
Verse
A
And I met your savior over an alter,
D E
Well I’m at your funeral, I’m at the slaughter
A
And I met your savior over an alter,
D E F#m A D
Well I’m at your funeral, I’m at the slaughter
D F#m A D
With trigger fingers,
D F#m A D
catch your breath,
D E
and lay ‘em down slow,
Pre-Chorus
A D Dm
Oh my God it’s been far too long,
A D Dm
Send my thoughts to the firing squad.
A D Dm
Oh my God it’s been far too long,
A D Dm
Send my thoughts to the...
[Refrão]A D Dm A
Sometimes I feel like I should have said no,
D Dm
I feel like I should have said,
A D Dm A
Sometimes I feel like I should have said no,
D Dm A
I feel like I should have said no.
How to play I Was Born
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.