No Presents For Me
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Want the luxuries of life
A
Having money brings
[Pre-Chorus]
E Bm
There's one thing that I learned about life
A E
You never get more than you give
E Bm
You've got to work for the things that you want
A E
It's in your hands, the life you live
[Chorus]
Bm G
I can see there's no presents for me
Bm E
Fame or fortune will never be free
[Interlude]
A
[Verse 2]
A Gsus2
Had my share of bad times
A
Bad times in this town
A Gsus2
Lately these surroundings
A
Seem to bring me down
A Gsus2
Money goes to money
A
This I know is true
A Gsus2
I can see there's no presents for me
A
There'll be none for you
[Pre-Chorus]
E Bm
There's one thing that I learned about life
A E
You never get more than you give
E Bm
You've got to work for the things that you want
A E
It's in your hands, the life you live
[Chorus]
Bm G
I can see there's no presents for me
Bm E
Fame or fortune will never be free
[Interlude]
A
[Outro]
A Gsus2 A Gsus2
A Gsus2 A Gsus2
A Gsus2 A Gsus2
A Gsus2 A Gsus2
A Gsus2 A Gsus2
How to play No Presents For Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.