My Lifes Not Wasted
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E C oooooo 4ft ft
My life ain't wasted I'm trying ||o|||
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E C#m C#m7 C#m C#m7 C#m G#m(maj7)
To give you all that I got
E D A E
My life ain't wasted I'm trying to love you
Edim A E
I need you to need what I want
E C
Try not to hurt me with problems
E C#m C#m7 C#m C#m7 C#m
Cause problems ain't what I want
E D A E
They just distract me from trying to love you
Edim A E
I need you to need what I want
C#m G#m F#m E F#m G
I gotta try before I die, to make these dreams come true
G#m D#m
All those years and all those tears
A
I have to come on through, come on and let me come through
G#m
Come on and let me come through
G#m(maj7) B G#m E
I have to come on through, I have to come on through
E
I got to say with a smile on my face
G#m
[You know you gotta come on through] x4
E C E C#m C#m7 C#m C#m7 C#m
E D A E
My life ain't wasted I'm trying to love you
Edim A E E F
I need you to need what I want
F# D
My life ain't wasted I'm trying
F# D#m D#m7 D#m D#m7 D#m
To give you all that I got
F# E B F#
My life ain't wasted I'm trying to love you
F#dim B F#
I need you to need what I want
B F# F#dim B F#
I'm trying to love you, I need you to need what I want
B F# F#dim B F#
I'm trying to love you, yes I need you to need what I want
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Written by: Mick Anderson micka@jolt.mpx.com.au
Contributions by: Shelley Giblin
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How to play My Lifes Not Wasted
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.