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G
Its sitting by the overcoat
Am
the second shelf the notes she wrote
F C G
that I can't bring myself to throw away
F
and also
G Am
reach she said for not one else but me
F
cuz you wont turn away
C G
when someone else is gone
 
G
I'm sorry bout the attitude
Am
I need to give when I'm with you
F C G
and no one else will take this shit from me
F
and I'm so
G Am
terrified of no one else but me
F
I'm here all the time
C G
and I won't go away
 
Am F C G
its me, yeah Well I can't get myself to go away
Am C
its me, yeah well I can't get myself to go away
oh god I shouldn't feel this way now
 
(Chorus)
Am
reach down your hand in you pocket
F
pull out some hope for me
C G Am
its been a long day, always say aint that right
 
and no lord your hand want stop it
F
just keep you trembeling
C G Am
its been a long day, always aint that right
 
G
Well I'm surprised that you'd believe
Am
in anything that comes from me
F C G
I didn't hear from you or someone else
F
and you're so
G
set in life man, a pisser they're waiting
Am F
too damn bad you get so far so fast
C G
so what, so long
 
(Chorus)
Am
reach down your hand in your pocket
F
Pull out some hope for me
C G Am
its been a long day, always say aint that right

How to play Longday

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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.

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