Like Gold - Vance Joy

Like Gold

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Intro: C Em G D
 
verse 1
C
Time to let it go
Em
It won't let go of me
G
Hanging by a thread
Cutting the cord and then falling back into the
C
Black 'cause if I don't
Em
If I wait 'til it feels right
G
I'll be waiting my whole life
Closing my eyes, remember how we were like
 
[Refrão]
C
Gold, when you see me
Em
Hi, if you need me
G D
Babe, that's the way it was
That's the history
C
Blue, how we used to roar
Em
Like an open fire
G
That's the way it was
D
But that's history
 
Post-Chorus
C
O-o-o-o-o-o
Em
O-o-o-o-o
G
That's the way it was
D
But that's history
C
O-o-o-o-o-o
Em
O-o-o-o-o
G
That's the way it was
D
But that's history
 
verse 2
C
I have a memory
Em
You're visiting me at night
G
Climbing in my bed
D
You were so quiet that you never woke me
C
I love the way you could
Em
See the good in everything
G
But, do we fuel the fire?
D
Closing my eyes, remember how we were like
 
[Refrão]
C
Gold, when you see me
Em
Hi, if you need me
G D
Babe, that's the way it was
That's the history
C
Blue, how we used to roar
Em
Like an open fire
G
That's the way it was
D
But that's history
 
verse 3
C
Started with a word
Em
Now, look at where we are
G
Everything we've done
D
It's there on our faces for anyone willing to
C
Read between the lines
Em
Now, look at where we are
G
Everything we've done
D
It's there on our faces for anyone willing to
 
[Refrão]
C
O-o-o-o-o-o
Em
O-o-o-o-o
G
That's the way it was
D
But that's history
C
O-o-o-o-o-o
Em
O-o-o-o-o
G
That's the way it was
But that's history
 
Bridge
C
Well, I got a feeling
D G
Darling, it's possible
C
'Cause love's got no ceiling
D G
Now, that it's just so strong
C
And I got a feeling
D G
Like everything is possible
C D
I'm trying to change
C
M-m-m-m-m
 
[Refrão]
C
Gold, when you see me
Em
Hi, if you need me
G D
Babe, that's the way it was
That's the history
C
Blue, how we used to roar
Em
Like an open fire
G
That's the way it was
D
But that's history
 
verse 3
C
Started with a word
Em
Now, look at where we are
G
Everything we've done
D
It's there on our faces for anyone willing to
C
Read between the lines
Em
Now, look at where we are
G
Everything we've done
D
Started out with just one
 
[Refrão]
C
O-o-o-o-o-o
Em
O-o-o-o-o
G
O-o-o-o-o
D
O-o-o-o
C
O-o-o-o-o-o
Em
O-o-o-o-o
G
O-o-o-o-o
D
O-o-o-o
 
Outro
C
Gold, when you see me
Em
Hi, if you need me
G
Babe, that's the way it was
D
But that's history

How to play Like Gold

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 C. 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.

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