Peter Ward
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Intro: G D G D Em C Em C D
verse 1
G D
You can think about the years you’ve had
G D
What’s gone well and what went bad
Em C
The pressure can send you down
Em C D
Felt insecure when she was around
verse 2
G D
You can think about the years ahead
G
Making less mistakes what to do instead
Em C
Confusion what are you going to do
Em C D
With the hurdles facing you
G C G D G C D
Ah but not today no not today Ah but not today
[Refrão]
Em C G D
Lay around Look around watch the world pass by
Em C G D
Take a break have some fun close your eyes and feel the sun,
Em C
Well you’re not a wall flower on the shelf
G D Em C Em C
You don’t want to be someone else today today today Not today
verse 3
G D
It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor
G D
The hand of fate can come to any door
Em C
Is your Glass half empty or glass half full?
Em C D
A line to drag you or a line to pull
verse 4
G D
Remembering friends who’ve said goodbye
G D
Remembering lovers who’ve made you cry
Em C
It was a different time and a different bed
Em C D
You rue some things you’ve done or said
G C G D G C D
Ah but not today no not today Ah but not today
[Refrão]
Em C G D
Lay around Look around watch the world pass by
Em C G D
And take a break have some fun close your eyes and feel the sun,
Em C
Well you’re not a wall flower on the shelf
G D Em C Em C
You don’t want to be someone else today today today Not today
Instrumental
Em C G D
Em C G D
Em C G D
Em C Em C
[Refrão]
Em C G D
Lay around Look around watch the world pass by
Em C G D
And take a break have some fun close your eyes and feel the sun,
Em C
Well you’re not a wall flower on the shelf
G D Em C Em C
You don’t want to be someone else today today today Not today
Em C Em C Em
Today Oh not today oh not today oh not today
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 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.