View chords used in this chart
Intro: |G |C |Am7 |G |Em |C |D |G ||
Verse1: F C G
We're tied to our memories they won't let us stray
Em C Am7 D
We're not gonna lose ones we made yesterday
F C G C
we look to our future and we make all our plans
Em C Am7 D
as if we control what is out of our hands
Chorus: G C Am7 G
the world keeps on turning I'm learning to see
G C D G
right where I am is where I have to be
G C Am7 G
you can't count the pages all ages hear the call
Em C D G
no matter how hard we try life gets away from us all
[intro riff]
Verse2: We start getting older the moment we live
look over your shoulder there's hindsight to give
come good days and bad days the sun's gonna rise
so why look beyond what's in front of your eyes?
[CHORUS]
no matter how hard we try life gets away from us all
[intro riff]
Coda: |F |C |G ||
Charted by Rick Schofield (rds@rds.mv.com)
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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.