Private Lives
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[Intro]
D D G G
[Verse]
G
Another show is over the lights go down
C
The loading up begins
D
We sang a lot of country songs
G
We put our hearts in every single one
G
We climb aboard our time machine
C G Am
Tail lights disappear into the night
D
No one knows how many miles
G
Before we get back to private lives
[Chorus]
Am
Like brothers we share memories
G C D G
Brothers in the harmonies we s-i-i-in g
Am
As different as the clothes we wear
G
But like a family we share our name
Am D G
We all lay a dream or two aside for private lives
[Solo]
G G D D G G
[Verse]
G
Like the smoky mountain back roads
C
You know where our music’s coming from
D
Rolling rolling rolling
G
Take it to the California sun
G
Telephone calling home
C G Am
Pouring out our feelings on the line
D
Oh I love you I miss you too
G
Never losing touch with private lives
[Chorus]
Am
Like brothers we share memories
G C D G
Brothers in the harmonies we s-i-i-in g
Am
As different as the clothes we wear
G
But like a family we share our name
Am D G
We all lay a dream or two aside for private lives
Am D G
We all lay a dream or two aside for private lives
How to play Private Lives
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 D. 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.