Love Life
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Intro G Bm Bbm Am C
[Verso 1]
G
I've got scars on my wrist from where I used to cut
Bm Bm
I didn't want to live but I still wanted love
Bbm Am C
Oh, she kept me around for a little while longer
G
Just a man in his head too afraid to commit
Bm Bm
But a little drop of blood helped him not to forget
Bbm Am C
That he might want to stay for a little while longer
Am C D
And all these streams down your cheeks
G
I can see that your inside's dyin'
Bm Bm
Less time smilin', more time cryin'
Bbm Am C
I know you want this to be over
G
I can see that your heartbeat's shakin'
Bm Bm
I know it's hard if I'm not mistaken
Bbm Am
I know you wanna try
C
To try to love life
( G Bm Bbm Am C )
[Verso 2]
G
Oh, the fuel that keeps me driving are my flesh and my bones
Bm Bm
But now those are growing scarce since I used up my soul
Bbm Am C
Can you hold on just for a little while longer?
G
I ran around with strangers and I tried to be fun
Bm Bm Bbm Am C D
But, even when surrounded I still feel numb all the time
G
I can see that your inside's dyin'
Bm Bm
Less time smilin', more time cryin'
Bbm Am C D
I know you want this to be over
G
I can see that your heartbeat's shakin'
Bm Bm
I know it's hard if I'm not mistaken
Bbm Am
I know you wanna try
C D
To try to love life
Am B7 G G7
Oh, I just need someone to hear me when I call
Am
Though I am screaming next to
B7 G
You don't hear me at all
C
Are you listening at all?
D D
Are you listening at all?
G
I can see that your inside's dyin'
Bm Bm
Less time smilin', more time cryin'
Bbm Am C D
I know you want this to be over
G
I can see that your heartbeat's shakin'
Bm Bm
I know it's hard if I'm not mistaken
Bbm Am
I know you wanna try
C D
To try to love life
How to play Love 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.