Life For Rent
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Cm G#
I haven't really ever found a place that I call home
Cm G#
I never stick around quite long enough to make it
Cm G#
I apologise that once again I'm not in love
Cm G#
But it's not as if I mind that your heart aint exactly breaking
A#7 A#7
It's just a thought, only a thought
[Refrão] D# A# G#
But if my life is for rent
D# A# G#
and I don't learn to buy
D# A# G#
Well I deserve nothing more than I get
D# A# G#
Cos nothing I have is truly mine
Cm G#
I've always thought that I would love to live by the sea
Cm G#
To travel the world alone and live more simply
Cm G#
I have no idea what's happened to that dream
Cm G#
Cos there's really nothing left here to stop me
A#7 A#7
It's just a thought, only a thought
Refrão 2x:
D# A# G#
But if my life is for rent
D# A# G#
and I don't learn to buy
D# A# G#
Well I deserve nothing more than I get
D# A# G#
Cos nothing I have is truly mine
D# A# Fm A#
While my heart is a shield and I won't let it down
D# A# Fm A#
While I am so afraid to fail so I won't even try
Fm A#
Well how can I say I'm alive
Refrão 2x:
D# A# G#
But if my life is for rent
D# A# G#
and I don't learn to buy
D# A# G#
Well I deserve nothing more than I get
D# A# G#
Cos nothing I have is truly mine
D# A# G#
Cos nothing I have is truly mine
D# A# G#
Cos nothing I have is truly mine
D# A# G#
Cos nothing I have is truly mine
How to play Life For Rent
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.