Never Not Been Okay
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{Intro 4x}
Am / G / | F / / /
[Verso 1]
C G F
Well Ive been out here trying hard to make it
C G F
Running all the numbers in my head
Am G F
The problem with the money is, no sooner do you save it
C G F
Tax day comes and dead legs you again
[Verso 2]
C G F
And I wish I didnt care that much about it
C G F
The bank account the calendar next year
Am G F
My plans are all for nothing and theirs just no way around it
C G F
My songs the hobby, worrys my career
[Refrão]
C G
But oh weve never no no never
Am G F
Weve never not been okay
C G
Weve only ever only ever
Am G
Had everything we need
Am G
Its not gonna stop today
{Interlude 2X}
Am / G / | F / / /
[Verso 3]
C G F
So we buckle down and buy the off brand groceries
C G F
And we funnel all our worry into trusts
Am G F
Its like controlling the unknown upon the altar as an offering
C G F
And pray that our provider burns it up
[Verso 4]
C G F
Theres so much he does thats underneath the surface
C G F
Who knows the inner working of his mind
Am G F
I read my fortune cookie, check the forecast, then get nervous
C G F
Well each morning manna falls down from the sky
[Refrão]
C G
Cause oh weve never no no never
Am G F
Weve never not been okay
C G
Weve only ever only ever
Am G
Had everything we need
Am G Am / G / | F / / /
Its not gonna stop today
Interlude
Am / G / | F / / /
{Tag}
Am G
Theres never enough for tomorrow
C G F
Theres always enough for today
Am F G Am C G
And today and today and today and today
{Interlude 2X}
Am / G / | F / / /
[Verso 5]
C G F
Through the flip flop of our feelings theres a through-line
C G F
Theres a thread that ties the criss-cross of our lives
Am G F
A friend shows up, you see a sign, a check comes at the right time
[Pré-Refrão]
C G F
The Lord oh yes the Lord he will provide
C G F
Oh the Lord oh yes the Lord he will provide
[Refrão]
C G
Cause oh weve never no no never
Am G F
Weve never not been okay
C G
Weve only ever only ever
Am G
Had everything we need
Am G Am / G / | F / / /
Its not gonna stop today
Ohh ohh ohhhh
Outro
Am / G / | F / / /
How to play Never Not Been Okay
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 Am. 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.