Practice Life
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[Intro: ]C F
C F
(oh yeah)
C F C F
She said she didn't love him, and maybe she never really did
C F C
She could move back to her momma's, and they could split time with the kids
F G
She just noticed, her first touch of grey
F G
She don't want to wait, not one more day
[Refrão] C G F
This ain't no practice life
C G F
We only get one shot
C G F
And our love ain't throw aw---ay
G F
It's all we've go---t
Am G
And nobody goes around twice
C F
'Cause this ain't no practice life
C F C F
There's sixty hours on his time card, and it's only Thursday night
C F C
His kids are growin' up without him, and he's about to lose his wife
F G
So he puts down the papers, and he picks up the phone
F G
And says, "Son tell your momma, I'm a'comin' home"
CHORUS
Instrumental: F G F G
Am G
So much to do with so little time
F G
That clock on the wall is gonna rob us all blind
CHORUS (twice)
C F
This ain't no practice life
C F
Hey it ain't no practice life
Outro: C F
How to play Practice Life
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 C. 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.