Its Not Easy
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Intro: Bbmaj7 G C
[Verso 1]
C Dm7
It's not easy to explain
C Dm7
Why it's hard for me to refrain
Dm7 Fm C
From hurting you, and searching for some feeling
[Verso 2]
C Dm7
If I knew myself so well
C Dm7
It would be easier to tell
Fmaj7 Fm C
Why hurting you would help me face the feeling
[Ponte]
C Caug C C7
Life is so short, and time is so long
F Fm C Fm C
To spend on mistakes, when we know it's wrong
[Verso 3]
C Dm
We must never say goodbye
Cmaj7 Dm
We must look fate in the eye
F Fm C
I'm hurting you and searching for some feeling
Interlude:
Csus4 C Fmaj7 C
Cmaj7 Dm7 Cmaj7 Dm7
F Bb7 C
Cmaj7 Dm7 Cmaj7 Dm F Fm C
[Ponte]
C Caug Am7 C7
Life is to know and find what is real
F Fm C Fm C
Excuse me revealing those lines that I feel
[Verso 4]
C Dm
It's not easy on your own
C Dm
When all around you friends have known
F Fm C
Your life was built on selfish preservation
[Verso 5]
C Dm7
And behind the smile you wear
C Dm7
Is a heart that tried to care
F Fm C
And a soul too much involved with sweet sensation
Outro:
C Bb C
How to play Its Not Easy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbmaj7. 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.