Nothing I Wouldn't Do Except Stay
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Intro: C Am C Am
verse 1
C Am
I'd run into a burning building
C Am
I'd swim out to a ship that's sinking
F G C Am C Am
There's nothing I wouldn't do, except stay
verse 2
C Am
I'd tear the mare from her yearling
C Am
Steal shelter from the freezing
F G C Am F G
There's nothing I wouldn't do, except stay
Bridge
B C
There's a land I love
Bb F C
Certain waters of blue
E F G G7
There's nowhere I wouldn't leave for you
Instrumental
C Am C Am C Am C Am
verse 3
C Am
I'd turn toward guns blazing
C Am
Use my mouth to stop the bleeding
F G C Am
There's nothing I wouldn't do, except stay
F G
Except be here every day
Bridge
B C
There's things I choose to stand for
Bb F C
But they're only one or two
E F G
There's no belief I wouldn't cast aside for you
Instrumental
C Am x7
verse 4
C Am
I'd run into a burning building
C Am
I'd swim out to a ship that's sinking
F G C Am
There's nothing I wouldn't do, except stay
F G C Am
There's nothing I wouldn't do, except stay
F G
There's nothing
How to play Nothing I Wouldn't Do Except Stay
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.