pain_of_a_troubled_life
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Introl: G(9) - D - G(9)
G(9)
I've lived a dozen lifetimes in twenty-some-odd years
D
Got no use for trouble, got no use for tears
G(9)
Can't you see it's killing me, I'm old before my time
D G(9)
I won't let you double the pain of a troubled life
Chorus:
C
I've had my share of sorrow, more than you could know
D
Save your lies and alibis, I've heard that tune before
G(9)
Can't you see it's killing me, I'm old before my time
D G(9)
I won't let you double the pain of a troubled life
Break 1: Mandolin G(9)
Verse 2:
You're out all night, asleep all day, so pack it up and leave
I've got no use for trouble, trouble's using me
Don't you see my love won't be forever deaf and blind
I won't let you double the pain of a troubled life
Chorus
Break 2: Banjo G(9)-D; Fiddle G(9)-D-G(9)
Chorus
Outro:
G(9)
Can't you see that love can't be forever deaf and blind?
G(9)-D-G(9)
How to play pain_of_a_troubled_life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.