Spending My Time
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
F#m Bm E
What's the time? Seems it's already morning
F#m Bm Esus4 E
I see the sky, it's so beautiful and blue
F#m Bm E
The tv's on, but the only thing showing
B Bm
is a picture of you
F#m Bm E
Oh I get up and make myself some coffee
F#m Bm Esus4 E
I try to read a bit but the story's too thin
F#m Bm E
I thank the lord above that you're not here to see me
B Bm
in the shape I'm in
[Chorus]
E B
Spending my time watching the days go by
C#m A
Feeling so small I stare at the wall
F#m A B
hoping that you think of me too
C#m
I'm spending my time
[Verse 2]
F#m Bm E
I try to call but I don't know what to tell you
F#m Bm E
I leave a kiss on your answering machine
F#m Bm E
Oh help me please, is there someone who can make me
B Bm
wake up from this dream?
[Chorus]
E B
Spending my time watching the days go by
C#m A
Feeling so small I stare at the wall
F#m A B
hoping that you are missing me too
E B
I'm spending my time watching the sun go down
C#m A
I fall asleep to the sound of "Tears of a Clown"
F#m B
a prayer gone blind
C#m
I'm spending my time
[Verse 3]
F#m A E D
My friends keep telling me: hey life will go on,
F#m A E
time will make sure I'll get over you.
F#m A
This silly game of love
E B D C#m C#
You play, you win only to lose.....whoaoahoah
[Chorus]
F# C#
Spending my time watching the days go by
D#m B
Feeling so small I stare at the wall
G#m B C#
hoping that you are missing me too
F# C#
I'm spending my time watching the sun go down
D#m B
I fall asleep to the sound of "Tears of a Clown"
G#m C#
a prayer gone blind
D#m
I'm spending my time
[Outro]
G#m C# F# G#m B C# F#
How to play Spending My Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.