Passing of the days
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A E
the many roads ahead you'll have to blaze
gonna be hard times to make you weary
A B E
it's a part of the passing of the days.
A E
With all the people in the middle
B A E
selling things that self-destruct and make us bleed.
F#m G#m
One day it's all gonna fall down
A B
then you find out you're all you really need.
E
May you wander through the changes
A E
with the warmth of the sun behind the haze.
When your lifestyle quickly rearranges
A B E
may you follow the passing of the days.
A E
We trade our money for magic words
B A E
like Dumbo flyin' high in the nightly show
F#m G#m
you think you can't fly without them
A B
but someday when it happens you will know
E
May you travel bright and cheery
A E
the many roads ahead you'll have to blaze
gonna be hard times to make you weary
A B C#m B A
it's all part of the passing of the days,
F#m7 B E
may you follow the passing of the days.
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pjoe@charon.muc.de
How to play Passing of the days
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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.