Its Been Awhile
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Intro: Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while since I could hold my head up high
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while since I first saw you.
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while since I could stand on my own two
feet again
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while since I could call you
Am C G D7
And everything I can't remember,
Am C G D7
as f***ed up as it all may seem,
Am C G D7
the consequences that I've rendered,
Am C G D7
I streched myself beyond my means.
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while since I could say that I wasn't
addicted.
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while since I could say I loved myself as
well.
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7
And it's been a while since I've gone and f***ed things up
Am7/D
just like I always do.
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while, but all that sh** seems to disappear
when I'm with you.
Am C G D7
And everything I can't remember,
Am C G D7
as f***ed up as it all may seem,
Am C G D7
the consequences that I've rendered,
Am C G D7
I've gone and f***ed things up again.
G D7 Am G D7
Why must I feel this way?
Am G D7
Just make this go away.
Am G D7 Am
Just one more peaceful day.
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while since I could look at myself straight.
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while since I said I'm sorry.
Asus Cmaj7 Gamj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while since I've seen the way the candles
light your face.
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a while, but I can still remember just the
way you taste.
Am C G D7
And everything I can't remember,
Am C G D7
As f***ed up as it all may seem to be, I know it's me.
Am C G D7
I cannot blame this on my father.
Am C G D7
He did the best he could for me.
Asus Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Am7/D
And it's been a-while since I could hold my head up high.
Asus Cmaj7 Gmaj7(let ring)
And it's been a while since I said I'm sorry.
*You can also end on G
That's it! Easy chords and not too hard of a song. Enjoy!
How to play Its Been Awhile
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Asus. 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.