Shortly Before The End
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[Intro ]
D D D D G
[Verso 1]
D
How long did we all
D
Think this all would last?
D
Who could have counted days
D
As they flew past?
[Refrão]
G
But before we go
D F#m
Sing us a song, sing us a song
Bm G
To hum through the hours of dying
[Verso 2]
D
Who would have thought
D
It'd come as such a show?
D
A pink and silver day
D
Who was to know?
[Refrão]
G
But even as we go
D F#m
Sing us a song, sing us a song
Bm G
To hum through the hours of dying
D F#m
Sing us a song, sing us a song
Bm G
To hum through the hours of dying
Solo
D D D D G
D F#m Bm G
D
[Refrão]
G
But even as we go
D F#m
Sing us a song, sing us a song
Bm G
To hum through the hours of dying
D F#m
Sing us a song, sing us a song
Bm G
To hum through the hours of dying
D F#m
Sing us a song, sing us a song
Bm G
To hum through the hours of dying
D F#m
Sing us a song, sing us a song
Bm G
To hum through the hours of dying
Outro
D F#m Bm G (fading out)
How to play Shortly Before The End
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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.