Last Years Song
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Intro: G Em7 Em7 G
verse 1
G
Let's begin where the story ends
Em7 G
I'll try to explain how I lost my friends
G
I didn't stop when I knew I should
Em7 G
I've got nothing now, it's gone for good
[Refrão]G Em7
I guess they want me dead, a bounty on my head
D C
I say just let them come, yeah bring them on
G Em7
Are you listening now? Can I get through somehow?
D
I've been waiting for so long
C
This is last year's song
INTERLUDE 1
G | | Em7 | Em7 G |
G | | Em7 | Em7 G |
verse 2
G
It all began in this prayed up town
Em7 G
(You were looking for a way out, love strapped you down)
G Am Em
I turned and ran as we were taking our vows
Em C G
It sure is hard to run in a wedding gown
[Refrão]G Em7
So I stole your car, and ran it through your heart
D C
And the radio was on, playing last year's song
G Em7
And if you're listening now, can I get through somehow?
D
You know I never did you wrong
C
That was last year's song
BRIDGE
Bm Am
I heard you fell in love again (with what's her name)
Bm
She used to be my friend (not anymore)
Am C D
I hope you'll make it in the end, I'm free now
G Em7
[Refrão] D C
No I'm not afraid now, no, no, no I'm not afraid now
G D/F# C
Yeah I'm on my way now and I got through somehow
[Refrão]G Em7
If you're listening now, I bet you hear that sound
D C
Of the preacher's raging on, banning last year's song
G Em7
Are you listening now? Did I get through somehow?
D C C
When you're finally catching on, then I'm gone, like last year's song
OUTRO
G | | Em7 | |
D | |
C
I'm not afraid now
G | | Em7 | |
D C
It's gone away now, yeah, yeah, yeah, you're on your way now
G D/F# Cmaj7
It is New Year's Day now and I got through somehow
How to play Last Years Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.