Some Days
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Intro: A F#m D A D F#m
[Verso 1]
A
Some days are good
D A
some years are not
A
knuckles on wood
D
nerves up in knots
E D A
Karma keeps me cautious and bourbon keeps me brave
F#m D A
And just a little too honest to believe that I am saved
[Refrão]
D F#m
But I am still new at getting old
A D
Pay these dues and wear down these bones
F#m A D
Breakin' is easy and hopin’ is hard
A E A
And some days are good and some years aren't
[Verso 2]
A
Some people change
D A
some things don't
A E
When life's a stage it's all mirrors and smoke
A D A
And everyone's a friend 'til the hard times come around
E A F#m A
But what I've learned I learned the way no one tells you about
[Refrão]
D F#m
'Cause I am still new at getting old
A D
I pay these dues and wear down these bones
F#m A D
Breakin' is easy and hopin’ is hard
A E A
'Cause some days are good and some years aren't
A F#m
I am still new at getting old
A D
I've paid these dues, I've worn out these bones
F#m A
Breakin' is easy, hopin’ is hard
A E A D
Some days are good and some years aren't
A E F#m
Some days are good and some years aren't
E A
But some days are good
Outro: A D A D F#m A D
How to play Some Days
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 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.