Peter Ward
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Intro: Em D C G Em D C (x2)
verse 1
Em D C G
You might be envious, of the life some others have
Em D C
and wish it was you and not them
Em D C G
But then of course that just wont happen,
Em D C
You are you and not them
verse 2
Em D C G
Are you sure about them, being better off than you,
Em D C
do you think what they’ve got has come for free
Em D C G
how do you know you’d be happier than you are now
Em D C
better the devil you know if you ask me
[Refrão]
Em D C G Em D C
If everybody should, put their cross in the square, they’ll end up picking up their own
Em D C G Em D C
If everybody should, put their cross in the square, they’ll end up picking up their own
verse 3
Em D C G
If you’re proud of who you are, what you have and what you’ve got
Em D C
And walk with you’re head held high
Em D C G
Then they will notice you they’ll see you’ve been set free
Em D C
And feel a little jealous of you
Instrumental
Em D C G Em D C (x2)
[Refrão]
Em D C G Em D C
If everybody should, put their cross in the square, they’ll end up picking up their own
Em D C G Em D C
If everybody should, put their cross in the square, they’ll end up picking up their own
verse 4
Em D C G
You might be envious of the life some others have
Em D C
And wish it was you and not them
Em D C G
How do you know, you’d be happier than you are now
Em D C
Better the devil you know if you ask me
[Refrão]
Em D C G Em D C
If everybody should, put their cross in the square, they’ll end up picking up their own
Instrumental
Em D C G Em D C
Outro
Em D C G Em D C
If everybody should, put their cross in the square, they’ll end up picking up their own
Em D C G Em D C
Em D C G Em D C
If everybody should, put their cross in the square, they’ll end up picking up their own
How to play Peter Ward
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.