Something Worth Leaving Behind
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Capo 4
Intro: Em G C Cadd9 (2x)
G B7 Em C
Hey Mona Lisa, who was Leonardo
G D Am G C
Was he Andy Warhol, were you Marilyn Monroe
N.C. G B7 Em C
Hey Mozart, what kind of name is Amadeus
G D Am G C D
It's kind-a like Elvis, you gotta die to be famous
Pre-Chorus
B Em
I may not go down in history
C D
I just want someone to remember me
[Refrão] Em G C
I'll probably never hold a brush that paints a masterpiece
Em G C
I'll probably never find a pen that writes a symphony
Em G C G
But if I will love, then I will find that I have touched another life
Am7 Am G C D E
And that's something, something worth leaving behind
Instrumental: E G C Em G C
G B7 Em C
Hey Midas, they say you have the magic touch
G D Am G C
But even all that shiny stuff, someday's gonna turn to dust
G B7 Em C
Hey Jesus, it must have been some Sunday morning
G D Am G C D
In a blaze of glory, we're still telling your story
Pre-Chorus
B Em
I may not go down in history
C D
I just want someone to remember me
[Refrão] Em G C
I'll probably never dream a dream then watch it turn to gold
Em G C
I know I'll never lose my life to save another's soul
Em G C G
But if I will love, then I will find, I have touched another life
Am7 Am G C D Em
And that's something, something worth leaving behind
Instrumental: Em G C (4x)
G B7 Em C
Hey baby, see the future that we're building
G D Am G C
Our love lives on in the lives of our children
Am7 Am G C D Em
And that's something, something worth leaving behind
OUTRO: Em G C (4x)
How to play Something Worth Leaving Behind
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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.