Roll Of The Dice
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Intro
A Bm G D A Bm G D A A
[Verso 1]
D G D
My windows painted shut with the sashes screwed together
Bm A G D
Town was rough when I was young, but weve both been doing better
Em D C G
Its an old flathead screw and I dont have the tools I need
Bm A G D D
Or the will to make the effort it would take to pry it free
D G D
Ive been trying to find a space between my thoughts and what I say
Bm A G D
I still struggle with myself after twenty years clean
Em G C G
Ive been sleeping pretty good, least when I get the chance
Bm A G D
But theres a slow creeping weariness no rest will ever catch
[Refrão]
A Bm
Its a slow motion roll of the dice
G D
You take what you get and you gamble with life
A Bm
And you chase what you love and renounce what you dont
G D
Do the best that you can
G D
Try to live out of love
G D A
And you still have to let it all go
{Instrumental}
D D G D D Bm A G D D Em D C G G Bm A G D D D D
[Verso 2]
D G D
Got a belly full of food and a head full of doubts
Bm A G D
Feel like a tiger in a cage waiting for a chance to squeeze out
Em D C G
Paint peeling everywhere reveals whats beneath
Bm A G D
Theres workmen rattling chains and blocking up the streets
[Refrão]
A Bm7
Its a slow motion roll of the dice
G D
You take what you get and you gamble with life
A Bm
And you chase what you love and renounce what you dont
G D
Do the best that you can
G D
Try to live out of love
G D A A
And you still have to let it all go
{Instrumental}
Bm G D A
Bm G D G D
G D A A
[Ponte]
D G D
Its choices and chances and chasing of dreams
Bm A G D
Its all contradictions at the center of me
Em D C G G G G
Im torn between loves that are all that I am
Bm A G D
Id have half a heart without either of them
[Refrão]
A Bm
Its a slow motion roll of the dice
G D
You take what you get and you gamble with life
A Bm
And you chase what you love and renounce what you dont
G D
Do the best that you can
G D
Try to live out of love
[Refrão]
A Bm
Its a slow motion roll of the dice
G D
You take what you get and you gamble with life
A Bm
And you chase what you love and renounce what you dont
G D
Do the best that you can
G D
Try to live out of love
G D A A
And you still have to let it all go
Outro
Bm Bm G D A
How to play Roll Of The Dice
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.