Only To Be
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Intro
A F#m
A E C#m B
A E B C#m
Only to be, i live in expectancy
A E B C#m
No wonder it feels, like this wasn't meant to be
A E C#m B
Though my mind is, so confined
A E C#m B
That there ain't no point reasoning
A E C#m B
Now that it's clear to see
A E C#m B
It was all in front of me
A E C#m B
And i'm right where i'm supposed to be
C
A E C#m/G# B/D#
Yeah yea, i'll live just turning pages
A E C#m B
Yeah yea, well i know that it's worth the ride
A E C#m/G# B/D#
Ain't it good to be alive
V
A E B C#m
So what will it be
A E B C#m
My dreams are my company
A E C#m B
To lose what is me
A E C#m B
I follow the path i see
A E C#m B
My mind is so confined
A E C#m B
That i don't even know where to begin
A E C#m B
But it took me so long to find
A E C#m B
That i can leave it all behind
A E C#m B
Cause i don't get everything i need
C
A E C#m/G# B/D#
Yeah yea, i'll live just turning pages
A E C#m B
Yeah yea, well i know that it's worth the ride
A E C#m/G# B/D#
Ain't it good to be alive
B
F#m
Cause only to be
A C#m
Was all that you got from me
F#m
You told me it's real
A C#m
And nothing comes easily
F#m A C#m
Cause that was the truth i was losing my youth
F#m B
To a world that's fit for someone else
C
A E C#m/G# B/D#
Yeah yea, i'll live just turning pages
A E C#m B
Yeah yea, well i know that it's worth the ride
A E C#m/G# B/D#
Yeah yea, i'll live just turning pages
A E C#m B
Yeah yea, well i know that it's worth the ride
A E C#m/G# B/D#
Ain't it good to be alive
OUTRO
A F#m
How to play Only To Be
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.