Last Day
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Intro: F C Bb C F
C
verse 1:
F C
She came to my house around quarter to 8
Bb C
She said, “let’s go out and stay out real late.”
F C
I said, “Where to go?”
F C
Let’s take a ride down route 309
Bb C F
Take the long way back and ride that country side.
Bridge 1:
Dm Bb
This is our last day. We don’t know what to say.
F C
But we know we don’t want it to end.
Dm Bb
This is our last trip. I’m getting off this ship.
C F C
I have to say goodbye to her today.
verse 2:
F
So where do you wanna go?
C
She said, “I don’t really know.
Bb C F
Let’s just take it and breathe it in.
C Bb C F
Let’s not worry today what to do or say. We’ll ride the day away.”
Bridge 2:
Dm Bb C Dm
We went riding down (F) that New Tripoli town. Thinking about all the
Bb F
memories when mal and me walked down that road alone.
Break: F C Bb C F (2x)
Bridge 3:
Dm Bb
We went riding in my car. We didn’t go too far
F C
I look over and the tears soak her eyes.
Dm Bb
I pull to the side of the road and pull her close to me.
C F
My eyes get heavy and I start to cry.
Bridge 4:
Dm Bb
I yelled, “Why? Oh why?
F C
Why us and why now?
Dm Bb F
We just got on this boat let us float for a little while.”
verse 3:
I took her to her house. (C) Stopped the car.
Bb C F C
The lights come on. Red bags surround her eyes. She can’t look at me
F
I hold her hand. (C) Turn her head.
Bb C
Tears stream down her face as I taste her lips (F) for the last time.
Bridge 5:
Dm Bb
This our last day. We don’t know what to say.
F C
But we know we don’t want it to end.
Dm Bb
Just climb into my arms. I’ll hold you tight for all the night.
C F F (fade)
I promise everything will be all right.
End Break: F C Bb C F (4x)
How to play Last Day
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 F. 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.