Living This Life
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The Dutchess and the Duke: Living this Life
Intro:
G C G
(With the little riffs thrown in. See below)
G
If I tear all these walls down, I’m left alone with my memories
C G
they’re all waiting for me in evenly measured up columns and rows.
G
If I walked in your black boots, if I walked in your black dress
C G
would you hold me tight or just beat me for wearing your clothes?
Em
It’s a dangerous lesson
Am
to be learned in the dark.
G D
But it’s living this life
G C
yeah it’s living this life
G D
well it’s living this life
C - Bm - Am - D - G
makes it hard.
G
Will I ever visit your tombstone, will I ever pay for my crimes
C G
and I ask you if I’m on fire why am I so cold?
G
Will I ever walk through the city, will I ever look without seeing your face
C G
On every stranger and every forgotten soul?
Em
I don’t know if I’ll see you,
Am
but I’ll be on my guard
G D
cause it’s living this life
G C
yeah it’s living this life
G D
well it’s living this life
C - Bm - Am - D - G
makes it hard. (Repeat this line x4)
(Instrumental)
Em
When I finally crumble
Am
I won’t have to fall too far
G D
cause it’s living this life
G C
yeah it’s living this life
G D
well it’s living this life
C - Bm - Am - D - G
makes it hard. (x4)
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Riffs
G G
e|----------------------------------|
B|-----0-1-0------------0-1-0-------|
G|-0-2-------0------0-2-------0-----|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|
C G
e|----------------------0-----------|
B|-----0-----1------1-3---3-1-0-----|
G|-0-2---2-0------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|
e|-----------0----------------------|
B|-----0-1-3---3-1-0----------------|
G|-0-2---------------2-0------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|
How to play Living This Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.