Living For A Song
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E B C#m B
I have slept on satin sheets, dined with kings on wine so sweet,
A E A B
Made my bed out in the street, living for a song.
E B C#m B
I spent a lifetime on the road, like desperadoes chasing gold,
A E A G#7
I've been bought and i've been sold, living for a song.
- Chorus
C#m B B7 E A
Life's so full of melodies, with words that rhyme and harmonies,
Am E A B E
Until I write mine, I'll always be, living for a song.
- Verse 2 (Spoken)
E B C#m B
I came to town a long time ago, and it's really been good to me as you all know,
A E
But all of us rhyme runners and word hunters have some things that we've been through,
A B
So I wrote this song, hoping I could tell some of them to you.
- Verse 3 (Sung)
E B C#m B
I have slept on life's highway, muddy tears painting my face,
A E A B
A rhyme or two was a big payday, living for a song.
E B C#m B
Using words for my lifeline, forsaking all just for a rhyme,
A E A G#7
Building steps I know I can't climb, living for a song.
- Chorus
C#m B B7 E A
Life's so full of melodies, with words that rhyme and harmonies,
Am E A B E
Until I write mine, I'll always be, living for a song.
A E A B
'Til I write mine, I'll always be, living for a song.
How to play Living For A Song
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.