Leave It In The Dust
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste:
4th traste
[Intro]
G G/F# Em C
G G/F# Em C
[Verse 1]
G G/F# Em C
If you ask me where I’m going
G G/F# Em C
I’ll only tell you where I’ve been
G G/F# Em C
Passing time and neon signs
G G/F# Em C
And highways that know you like a friend
[Chorus]
D C G
The burden gets so heavy
D C G
In a war with wanderlust
Em C G
One day I’ll lay my sword down
G D G
And leave it in the dust
[Interlude]
G G/F# Em C
G G/F# Em C
[Verse 2]
G G/F# Em C
I’m in the kitchen, doing dishes
G G/F# Em C
Picking out a record to play
G G/F# Em C
But if you ask me what I’m thinking
G G/F# Em C
I’ll tell you I’d give anything to stay
[Chorus]
D C G
The burden gets so heavy
D C G
In a war with wanderlust
Em C G
One day I’ll lay my sword down
G D G
And leave it in the dust
[Bridge]
D Am
I got my armor, got my keys
D Am
I got everything I need
D Am
No lights left on, no long goodbyes
Em C
Just the road and a million broken lines
[Verse 3]
G G/F# Em C
So there you have it, a new beginning
G G/F# Em C
Is always one suitcase away
G G/F# Em C
For me the leaving is just like breathing
G G/F# Em C
Until the price is more than I can pay
[Chorus]
D C G
The burden gets so heavy
D C G
With dreams that you can’t trust
Em C G
One day I’ll lay my sword down
G D G G/F#
And leave it in the dust
Em C G G D G
One day I’ll lay my sword down, and leave it in the dust
How to play Leave It In The Dust
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.