Just For Today
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Intro D A G
D/F# Em G
[Verso 1]
D A G D/F# Em G
Honestly, i didn't think i'd end up here this time
D A G D/F# Em G
Or anywhere at all, i'm distant just enough never fall behind
D A G D/F#
Picturing the saddest scene of wearing bedsheets
Em A A
And two pats on the back (it just takes time)
D A G D/F# Em G
It's getting late, since when did taking time take all my life?
A Gº Bm D Em
Mommy, i'm afraid i've been talking to the hotline again
A Gº Bm D Em G
It's stirring, but the ripples always seek out the ones who carry me
( D A G )
( D/F# Em G )
[Verso 2]
D A G D/F# Em G
I blocked out the month of February for support
D A G D/F# Em G
At least i have this year i won't be worrying anyone on tour
D A G D/F# Em A A
As we speak i'm here to meet devils for tea, peering 'round the corner of my life
D A G D/F# Em G
I throw my drink in to the faces of my demise
A Gº Bm D Em
At 30 your honey's gonna ask you (what the hell is wrong with me?)
A Gº Bm D Em G
And finally, an answer from your throat comes crawling & you can proceed
Final D A G D/F#
Em G D
How to play Just For Today
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.