Just Trying To Be
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
D G5
D G5 G*
D G5 A
Verse
(celeste plays then guitar joins in) D G C
There was a time when you were so young and walked in their way
D G C
They made you feel they loved you all seeing they say
D G C
You're going wrong if their game you don't play
D G C
And that the song I sing will lead you astray
Bridge (play only B and G strings)
D5 D7 Gm D5 D7 Gm
Unfeeling, feel lonely rejection
D5 D7 Gm D5 D7 Gm
Unknowing, know your going wrong
Outro
A5 C5 G5 A5
And they can't see that we're just trying to be and not what we seem
D G C D A5
And even now believe, that it's not real and only a dream
How to play Just Trying To Be
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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.