Not Today Dear Yetzer Hara
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[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
D A G
One word for a million laughs is it worth it
A D
Slipped up in a mental lapse once again
G
Thinking like how did I let this happen
A D
I said I'd never do that again
[Pre-Chorus]
G A
But I have fallen for your lies
D G
A million times before
A
Never leave me satisfied
D G
Just to keep me wanting more
A
You pretend like your my best friend
D A Bm A
As you pull me far away
G A D
but listen to my words not today
[Chorus]
D
hey oh ay ay ay ay hay oh ay
G
Hey oh ay ay ay ay hay oh ay ay ay ahhh ahh
A D
Sheva yipol Tzaddick Vi kam
[Verse 2]
D A G
I'm try'na hold a light and go higher
A D
I know there's so much more to be found
G
You try to show me earthly desire
A D
In hopes to chain me down to the ground
[Pre-Chorus]
G A
But I have fallen for your lies
D G
A million times before
A
Never leave me satisfied
D G
Just to keep me wanting more
A
You pretend like your my best friend
D A Bm A
As you pull me far away
G A D
but listen to my words not today
[Chorus]
D
hey oh ay ay ay ay hay oh ay
G
Hey oh ay ay ay ay hay oh ay ay ay ahhh ahh
A
I know I will overcome
D
Hey oh ay ay ay ay hay oh ay
Hey oh ay ay ay ay hay oh ay
G
Hey oh ah ah ah
A G
Sheva yipol Tzaddick Vi kam
[Bridge]
G
My fathers knocking hard
A
Kol dodi on my heart
D A Bm A
I'm trying to let Him in
G
You wanna lock him out
A
You throw me to the ground
D A Bm A
And bury my soul in sin
G A
But I wont let you in
[Pre-Chorus]
G A
Beacuse I have fallen for your lies
D G
Too many times forsure
A
All I can do is try
D Bm A
To be better than I was before
G A
I get stronger everyday
D
Still you come up with new ways
A G A
To take me down
D
Not today
[Chorus]
D
hey oh ay ay ay ay hay oh ay
G
Hey oh ay ay ay ay hay oh ay ay ay ahhh ahh
A
I know I will overcome
D
Hey oh ay ay ay ay hay oh ay
Hey oh ay ay ay ay hay oh ay
G
Hey oh ah ah ah
A G
Sheva yipol Tzaddick Vi kam
[Outro]
D
How to play Not Today Dear Yetzer Hara
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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.