Life Number 9
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[Intro]- E A E A
E
Don't tell me no stories
A
I don't wanna hear no lies
E
No reasons or excuses
A
None of your alibis
E
Phone rings I pick it up
A
Nobody's on the line
E
I know she's waiting for you
A
She's just biding her time
B A
You'd have me believe its just a night out with your friends
B C#m A
But I know you're goin back to see her again
(chorus)
E D
You're still in love
A E
Livin' on life number nine
E D
Breaking my heart
A E
Livin' on borrowed time
E D
Cattin' around
A E
Playin' with fire
E D
Stealin' love
A E
Livin' on life number ni - yi - yi - yine
Instrumental- E A E A
E
You're runnin' on empty
A
Troubles on every side
E
You've used up you're last chance
A
You've got no place to hide
E
I'm tired of these heartaches
A
Tired of a livin' a lie
E
Go to her she's waiting
A
But someday you're gonna find
B A
The grass ain't always greener on the other side
B C#m D
Now what you thought was love is what you left behind.
(play chorus)
instrumental - E A E A E A E A
(play chorus)
instrumental - E D A E
How to play Life Number 9
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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.