Resting On My Laurels
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
E
I’m resting on my laurels
B C#m
Though my laurels aren’t enough
A2
I’m feeding into my sorrows
B
Though my sorrows aren’t that tough
E
I am tryna make things happen
B C#m
Though the happening's pretty rough
A
I just wanna have things easy
B E
But my mind is filled with stuff
E B
Stuff
C#m
Stuff
B
Stuff
[Verse 2]
E
I’m resting on my laurels
B C#m
Though my laurels are pretty bare
A2
Complaining about my odds
B
Although my odds are pretty fair
E
The work just needs to be done
B
But when I start I just get scared
C#m
Am I doing what I want?
B
But then if not, why do I care?
[Chorus]
E B C#m
I used to coast, now it’s taking a toll on me
B E
I want to boast but I don’t have much to see
B C#m
Thought I did the most, but there’s so much more to be
B E
But now I am toast if I don’t face reality
B C#m B
Reality
[Verse 3]
E
I’m resting on my laurels
B C#m
Though my laurels ain’t evergreen
A2
Parading around my crowns
B
Though they ain’t make me the queen
E
I am tryna make things happen
B C#m
But sometimes I’m a little mean
A2
To myself, but I’m just saying
B
That I have more to dream
[Chorus]
E B C#m
I used to coast, now it’s taking a toll on me
B E
I want to boast but I don’t have much to see
B C#m
Thought I did the most, but there’s so much more to be
B E
But now I am toast if I don’t face reality
B C#m
I thought I tried, but I’d gotten everything for free
B E
I’ve faced the music and I don’t want to sing
B C#m
The days ahead seem long but empty
B E
Because there’s so much more to achieve
[Outro]
B C#m
I’m holding on
B E
I’m holding back
B C#m B E
I’m holding onto my accomplishments
B C#m
I’m holding fast
B E
I’m holding steady
B C#m E
I’m holding up my precedents
How to play Resting On My Laurels
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.