My Holiday
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Intro: G C G - C
VERSE #1
G Bm
I keep waiting for
C
something to happen
Bm A
I can't grow younger
G Bm
Look for something more
C
a portal to open
Bm D
Some new hunger
Am D-C-Bm-Am
I feel like I could use some time away
VERSE #2
G Bm
I'm surrounded by
C
beautiful people
Bm Am
I don't belong here
G Bm
Separated by
C
comfort and treasure
Bm D
What is there to fear?
Am D-C-Bm-Am
I feel like I could use some time away
Am D-C-Bm-Am
And I'd bring you too but I know you will stay
Chorus
G C Bm C
I don't want to wait around until summer
G C D Bm C
If I delay another day I'll go under
C D Bm C
You won't see me on my holiday
C D Bm C
I won't see you in my far-off gaze
C D Bm C
You won't see me on my holiday
C D C
I'll be avoiding all the followed ways
G G
And you won't see me on my holiday
BRIDGE
G-C
G-C
VERSE #3
G Bm
Disappointed by
C
this modern living
Bm A
No one listens
G Bm
Isolated like
C
we're living on islands
Bm D
And nothing's missing
Am D-C-Bm-Am
I feel like I could use some time away
Am D-C-Bm-Am
And I'd bring you too but I know you will stay
Chorus
G C Bm C
I don't want to wait around until summer
G C D Bm C
If I delay another day I'll go under
C D Bm C
You won't see me on my holiday
C D Bm C
I won't see you in my far-off gaze
C D Bm C
You won't see me on my holiday
C D C
I'll be avoiding all the followed ways
G G
And you won't see me on my holiday
OUTRO
G C - G - C
How to play My Holiday
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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.