Life On A String
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Intro:
Dm C F G B C
Dm C F G B C
F Am Dm
If all this is easy and all that we need
B F C
we’ve fallen behind we’ve fallen behind
F Am Dm
you can dig all you like and make a big pile
B F C
and sing all the while and sing all the while
Dm C F
But you’re just a boy who strummed the right chord
Dm C F
and I’m just a boy who gave an ear
Am B Am B F C F
write it’s alright I’m shedding my skin instead of these tears
F Am Dm
Swimming alone and torn in between
B F C
life in a dream or life on a string
F Am Dm
living atop our own little hills
B F C
perched for the kill we’re perched for the kill
Dm C F
and you’re just a boy who strummed the right chord
Dm C F
and I’m just a boy who gave an ear
Am B Am B F C F
write it’s alright I’m shedding my skin instead of these tears
Instrumental:
Dm C F G B C
F C Dm B F C
F C Dm B F C
F Am Dm
If love was the light first seen at our birth
B F C
and then all the earth and then all the earth
F Am Dm
how can it fall so far behind
B F C
try to remind me and I’ll try to remind
Dm C F
But you’re just a boy who strummed the right chord
Dm C F
and I’m just a boy who gave an ear
Am B Am B Am B Am B Am B Am B
write it’s alright write it’s alright write
How to play Life On A String
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.