One Foot In The Grave
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Capo 2
Em
Always tryin to hide the hurt, the grief, the pain
B7
Crying, begging him to stay, while standing in the rain
Em A
She wakes up way too early, goes to sleep too late
C G D G G7
Waiting for the door to open, standing at those gates
C G D G
Now he?s looking back on how it shoulda been
C G Em D
Hoping she would take him back and share her love again
Em D C Am
He?s tossing, turning every night; her love made him a slave
C G D G
He?s got one foot on her bleeding heart and one foot in the grave
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Em
What happens when you throw away a love you knew was true
B7
Your tears wet your pillow like the early morning dew
Em A
She stills yearn every night waiting for his love
C G D G G7
While he lies awake wishing on his lucky stars above
C G D G
Now he?s looking back on how it shoulda been
C G Em D
Hoping she would take him back and share her love again
Em D C Am
He?s tossing, turning every night; her love made him a slave
C G D G
He?s got one foot on her bleeding heart and one foot in the grave
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C G D G
Now he?s looking back on how it shoulda been
C G Em D
Hoping she would take him back and share her love again
Em D C Am
He?s tossing, turning every night; her love made him a slave
C G D G G7
He?s got one foot on her bleeding heart and one foot in the grave
C G C D G
He's got one foot on her bleeding heart and one foot in the grave
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How to play One Foot In The Grave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.