In My Life
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Intro: A E A E
A F#m A7
There are places I'll remember
D Dm A
All my life, though some have changed
F#m A7
Some forever, not for better
D Dm A
Some have gone, and some remain
F#m D
All these places had their moments
G A
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
F#m7 B7
Some are dead and some are living
Dm A E
In my life, I've loved them all
A F#m A7
But of all these friends and lovers
D Dm A
There is no one compares with you
F#m A7
And these memories lose their meaning
D Dm A
When I think of love as something new
F#m D
Though I know I'll never lose affection
G A
For people and things that went before
F#m7 B7
I know I'll often stop and think about them
Dm A E
In my life, I'll love you more
Interlude: A F#m A7 D Dm A A F#m A7 D Dm A
F#m D
Though I know I'll never lose affection
G A
For people and things that went before
F#m7 B7 A E A E
I know I'll often stop and think about them
Dm A E
In my life, I'll love you more
Dm A E A E A E7 A
In my life, I'll love you more
How to play In My Life
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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.