Nowadays
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Intro
D
[Verso 1]
D
Okay, don't say hi to me
A
Don't see a different side of me
Bm
You should never have invited me
G
Like nothing's changed
D
Your friends laughing quietly
A
Raise a glass to your sobriety
Bm
Always let me down so righteously
G
We're not the same
A
Bend until you break
Bm
In the end they're what they make you
G
Let them overtake you
N.C.
Try and sell a fake you
D
Nowadays
A
You pretend to love the things you hate
Bm
Come on say what you're supposed to
And act just like they told ya
G
As if there's not another way
D
Another way
[Verso 2]
D
Okay, it's no surprise to me
A
Told me you'd never lie to me
Bm
Cracked a smile while undermining me
G
What do you gain?
D
Your friends clapping lifelessly
A
They hate what they aspire to be
Bm
Blame their pain unjustifiably
G
It's all a game
A
Bend until you break
Bm
In the end they're what they make you
G
Let them overtake you
N.C.
Try and sell a fake you
D
Nowadays
A
You pretend to love the things you hate
Bm
Come on say what you're supposed to
And act just like they told ya
G
As if there's not another way
D
Another way
D
D
Nowadays
A
You pretend to love the things you hate
Bm
Come on say what you're supposed to
And act just like they told ya
G
As if there's not another way
D
Nowadays
A
You pretend to love the things you hate
Bm
Come on say what you're supposed to
And act just like they told ya
G
As if there's not another way
D
Another way
Outro
D
How to play Nowadays
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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.