It's Been A While (acoustic)
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Intro:
Asus4 Cadd9
It's been awhile
G Dsus2 Asus4
Since I could hold my head up high
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Asus4
Since I first saw you
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Asus4
Since I could stand on my own two feet again
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Am
Since I could call you
C G D Am
And everything I can't remember
C G D Am
As fucked up as it all may seem
C G D Am
The consequences that I've rendered
C G D Asus4
I've stretched myself beyond my means
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Asus4
Since I can say that I wasn't addicted
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Asus4
Since I can say I love myself as well
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Asus4
Since I've gone and fucked things up just like I always do
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Am
But all that shit seems to disappear when I'm with you
C G D Am
And everything I can't remember
C G D Am
As fucked up as it all may seem
C G D Am
The consequences that I've rendered
C G D G Am
I've gone and fucked things up again again
G D Am
Why must I feel this way
G D Am
Just make this go away
G D Am Asus4
Just one more peaceful day
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Asus4
Since I could look at myself straight
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Asus4
Since I said I'm sorry
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Asus4
Since I've seen the way the candles light your face
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Am
But I can still remember just the way you taste
C G D Am
And everything I can't remember
C G D Am
As fucked up as it all may seem to be I know it's me
C G D Am
I cannot blame this on my father
C G D Asus4
He did the best he could for me
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G Dsus2 Asus4
Since I could hold my head up high
Cadd9
And it's been awhile
G
Since I said I'm sorry
How to play It's Been A While (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Asus4. 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.