It Stops Today
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[(intro ]2x) G D Em C
G D Em C
No, no, I, I, I, I, I don't want to break when I speak
G D
I don't want to shake while I'm standing
Em
I don't want to crawl into another hole
C
I don't know what I'm hiding for
G D Em C
No, I, I, I, I, I don't want to fall when I stand
G D
I don't want to have to hold your hand
Em
I just want to be the girl I use to be
C
When I was me and worry free
Am D
And I know these burdens on my own
G D Em C
But I can't keep on running no I just can't keep on running away from here
G D Em C
I know that the only way to beat it is by fighting my every fear
G D Em C
I'm not going to make it 'til I turn around and face it alone, I know
G D Em
That I can't keep on running, no I just can't keep on running away
C G D Em C
So it stops today
G D
So here I am, I'm taking my first step
Em C
Thought I was losing balance but I caught myself
G D
I kind of like the challenge, no I don't need help
Em
I'm going to make it past the very start
C
It's always been my hardest part
G D Em C
But I, I, I, I, I am gonna stay in control
G D
I must admit this crutch is getting old
Em
I am going to throw it right out of my hand
C
I'm finally here, I understand
Am D
I know I'll get there on my own
G D Em C
But I can't keep on running no I just can't keep on running away from here
G D Em C
I know that the only way to beat it is by fighting my every fear
G D Em C
I'm not going to make it 'til I turn around and face it alone, I know
G D Em
That I can't just keep running, no I just can't keep on running away
C
So it stops today
Em D C
You can hide from all the pain
Em D C
But it will find you anyway
Am D
Yes, I know, now I know
G D Em C
That I can't keep on running no I just can't keep on running away from here
G D Em C
I know that the only way to beat it is by fighting my every fear
G D Em C
I'm not going to make it 'til I turn around and face it alone, I know
G D Em
That I can't keep on running, no I just can't keep on running away
C
So it stops today
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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.