Sour Days
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Intro
A D (x4)
verse 1
A D
We wake up lonely
A D
And feeling small
A D
We're not the only
A
To see the writing
E D
On the wall
verse 2
A D
We have our coffees
A D
And dump our trash
A D
Like kamikazes
A E
We're heading for a crash
[Refrão] A D
There's no going back
A E
We're on a one way track
F#m
Don't you know that
D A E
Sour days are here to stay?
verse 3
A D
Some like it salty
A D
Some like it sweeter
A D
Some like it malty
A
With some oats and
E D
A twist of wheat
verse 4
A D
Some say go plenty
A D
Some want it dry
A D
We sure feel empty
A E
When we fail after every try
[Refrão] A D
There's no going back
A E
We're on a one way track
F#m
Don't you know that
D A E
Sour days are here to stay?
A D
So just give in
A E
If your patience is wearing thin
F#m D
And just accept that sour days
A E
Are here to stay
Bridge
D
First time will almost
A E
Taste like shampoo
D
Second time will still
A E
Be a bit weird
D
Third time it starting
A E
To grow on you
Bm
Soon you'll check
E
In as a volunteer
A D A D
To rep the sour days yeah!
F#m D A E A D A D F#m D A E
[Refrão]A D
No going back
A E
We're on a one way track
F#m
Don't you know that
D A E
Sour days are here to stay?
A D
So just give in
A E
But this is not the end
F#m D
And just accept that sour days
A E
Are here to stay
A D A D
There is no going back
F#m D
Don't you know that sour days
A
Are here to stay?
E A
Yeah
How to play Sour Days
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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.