Nothing lasts forever
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Verse 1 :
C
I want it now
Em
I want it now
F C
not the promises of what tomorrow brings
Em
I need to live in dreams today
F C
I'm tired of the songs that sorrow sings
Bridge :
C7 F
And I want more than I can get
G
Just trying to, trying to, trying to forget
Verse 2 :
C Em
I'd walk to you through rings of fire
F C
and never let you know the way I feel
Em
under skin is where I hide
F C
the love that always gets me on my knees
Bridge :
C7 F
and I want more than I can get
G
just trying to, trying to, trying to forget
Chorus (X2) :
F
nothing ever lasts forever
C
nothing ever lasts forever
Verse 3:
C
I want it now
Em
I want it now
F C
don't tell me that my ship is coming in
Em
nothing comes to those who wait
F C
time's running out the door you're running in
Bridge :
C7 F
So I want more than I can get
G
just trying to, trying to, trying to forget
Chorus (X2) :
F
nothing ever lasts forever
C
nothing ever lasts forever
C F
all the shadows and the pain
are coming to you ...
How to play Nothing lasts forever
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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.