Seven Years
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Em D
Taking on seven years
Bm C
The holy ghost had left alone
Em D
Test my arms, kick like crazy
Bm C
I've been trying way too long
Em D
Only push the way off to fight you
Bm C
Now I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm not sure
Em D
Getting off my chest
Bm C
The story ends
Em D
I would find a way without
Bm C
Tell him his eyes see too clear
Em D
I would find a way without you
Bm C
Tell him his eyes see too clear
Em D
That mistake was gold
Bm
I know that without you
C
Is something that I could never do
Em D
That was why staple the eyes and
Bm C
Seven dates for me to sell machines
And tear on
Em D
Seven years you assured me
Bm C
That I'd be fine if I complied
Em D
Only push the way off to fight you
Bm C
Now I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm not sure
Em D
Getting off my chest
Bm C
The story ends
Em D
I would find a way without
Bm C
Tell him his eyes see too clear
Em D
I would find a way without you
Bm C
Tell him his eyes see too clear
Em D
That mistake was gold
Bm
I know that without you
C
Is something that I could never do
Em D
That was why staple the eyes and
Bm C
Seven dates for me to sell machines
And tear on
Em D
Don't treat me, I'm to blame (Sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
Bm C
Don't treat me like I ever accused you
How to play Seven Years
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.