Never Really Been
View chords used in this chart
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D C G D
sirens are a-screaming, shots ring out at night
D C# B G A Asus4 Asus2 A
movie cameras rolling in
D C G D
and there goes my hero with his head between his legs
D C# B G A Asus4 Asus2 A
and all this time i believed in him
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D C G D
now what is the sound of snow falling down
D C# B G A Asus4 Asus2 A
on the tombstone in the dead of night
D C G D
and who is the hound at the downtown dog pound
D C# B G A Asus4 Asus2 A
who speaks english when the watchman's not in sight
G A
and where will you be in 1993?
D C# B G A Asus4 Asus2 A
still sitting in the same chair?
D C G D
sinning is for sinners and i"m just a beginner
D C# B G A Asus4 Asus2 A
but i've never really been punched there
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hey ain't it strange how some things never change
ain't it strange how nothing stays the same
you were thinking i was distressed about some universal press
but i was just depressed about my last pinball game
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i've learned to accept and not to expect
the respect and neglect that i get
i try not to forget about what hasn't happened yet
D
and on this i place my last bet
G
hey did you give what you get
A D C# B G A Asus4 Asus2 A
did you get what you give of your fair share of wear and tear
D C G D
winning is for winners and i know spring follows winter
D C# B G A Asus4 Asus2 A D
but i've never really been touched there
G A
you know it's hard to be nice when hate becomes your vice
D C# B G A Asus4 Asus2 A
and you can't find peace anywhere
D C G D
love's just not for lovers get off your high horse brothers
D C# B G A Asus4 Asus2 A
drop your fists and get out of here
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e|---2------2----2------2----2------2------------|
B|---3------3----3------3----3------3--0h1-------|
G|---2--0h2-2----2--0h2-2----2--0h2-2------2-----|
D|-0-----------0-----------0-----------------3---|
A|-----------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------|
all the open chords have hammer-ons in them, most on the second note (i think).
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| h hammer-on
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How to play Never Really Been
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 D. 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.