Life Before You
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Intro
G C G C
G C G A G C G C
[Verso 1]
G C
I had a mind to tell you
G C
I had a mind to fill you in for once
G C
I had a heart wide open
G C
A major discord left unspoken
G C
I had a life before you
G C
I have a life to pick up after you
G C
And now the worst is over
G C
This is the day we both move forward
[Refrão]
Em D G
No matter how I've tried it still comes back to this
Em D G
The certain urgency we hold each time we kiss
Am C G
And when I fail, I fail in spite of you
Solo
G
[Verso 2]
G C
I found some ways to tell you
G C
I found some lies to make up for you
G C
I searched the skies for romance
G C
The chances are you've seen right through me
G C
I didn't call to tempt you
G C
I moved around in hope I'd open up
G C
For all the good that it did me
G C
This is the day we both move forward
[Refrão]
Em D G
No matter how I try it still comes back to it
Em D G
The certain urgency we hold each time we kiss
Am C G
But when I fail, I fail in spite of you
Solo
G
[Refrão]
Em D G
No matter how I try it still comes back to this
Em D G
The certain urgency we hold each time we kiss
Em D G
I has the fear that all was lost now make me brave
Am C G
But now I've failed, I've failed in spite of you
How to play Life Before You
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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.