Lifening
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Intro: E F#m D A (x2)
E F#m D
A hand upon my forehead,
D A E
the joking and the laugh
E F#m D
Waking up in your arms,
D A E
a place to call my own
E F#m D
This is all I ever wanted from life,
D A E
this is all I ever wanted from life
E F#m D
This is all I ever wanted from life
D A E
E F#m D
Ireland in the World Cup
D A E
either North or South
E F#m D
The fan club on the jukebox,
D A E
the birds and yes the bees
E F#m D
This is all I ever wanted from life,
D A E
this is all I ever wanted from life
E F#m D
This is all I ever wanted from life
D A E
E F#m D
Words of reassurance
D A E
but only if they're true
E F#m D
Just some simple kindness,
D A E
no vengeance from the gods
E F#m D
This is all I ever wanted from life,
D A E
this is all I ever wanted from life
E F#m D
This is all I ever wanted from life
D A E
E F#m D
To share what I've been given
D A E
some kids eventually
E F#m D
And be for them what I've had,
D A E
a father like my dad
E F#m D
This is all I ever wanted from life,
D A E
this is all I ever wanted from life
E F#m D
This is all I ever wanted from life
D A E
This is all I ever wanted from life,
E F#m D
this is all I ever wanted from life
D A E
This is all I ever wanted from life
How to play Lifening
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 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.