Start A Life
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verse 1
N.C.
I don't know why
N.C.
I even try to be simple
N.C.
When all I find
N.C.
Is everything complicated
D Ab Bb D
D Ab Bb D
verse 2
D Ab Bb D
When I left home
Ab Bb D
I found the holes in my pockets
Ab Bb D
My parents smiled
Ab Bb D
[Refrão]G7 D7
Try to start a life
G7 D7
Try to make a point
G7 D7
Try to start a life
F A G
It's harder than you think
F E Eb
Hey
D Ab Bb D
D Ab Bb D
verse 3
Ab Bb D
As I shoved off
Ab Bb D
I took a good look behind me
Ab Bb D
My tether gone
Ab Bb D
A greater binding awaiting
[Refrão]G7 D7
Try to start a life
G7 D7
Try to make a point
G7 D7
Try to start a life
F A Ab G
It's harder than you think
D7
Try to start a life
G7 D7
Try to make a point
G7 D
Try to start a life
Bridge
F C
Thought I heard the shot
F D
But I cannot tell
F C
Think that I can run
F D
But I cannot tell
F C
Wish I had it made
F D
But I cannot tell
F A Ab G
What I do not know
F E Eb
Know, know
D Ab Bb D (4x)
verse 4
D Ab Bb D
Still I press on
Ab Bb D
Into the ground I am keeping
Ab Bb D
With any luck
Ab Bb D
I hope to make an arrangement
[Refrão]G7 D7
Try to start a life
G7 D7
Try to make a point
G7 D7
Try to start a life
F A Ab
It's harder than you think
G7 D7
Try to start a life
G7 D7
Try to make a point
G7 D
Try to start a life
F A Ab
It's harder than you think
G7 D7
Try to start a life...
How to play Start A Life
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 C. 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.