Steady
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Capo 1
Intro: D F#m D F#m
verse 1
D F#m
TAKE BACK THAT FACE YOU MADE YOUR BED I GOT NOTHING ON ME I CAN LOAN YOU
D F#m
WELL I GUESS YOU’RE LOST I CALLED YOUR NUMBER YOU DON’T WANT NO ONE ELSE TO FIND YOU
D
YOU’RE ALL ALONE IN A QUIET ROOM BREAKING OFF THE PIECES YOU CAN’T USE
F#m E
REALIZE YOU’LL MAKE IT THROUGH, YOU KNOW THE WAY, YOU JUST CAN’T BELIEVE IT
[Refrão]
F#m D A
GROWN UP AND YOU STILL DON’T GET IT, LIFE GOES THE WAY YOU LET IT
F#m D A
YOU’LL NEVER GET STRAIGHT IF YOU CAN’T GET STEADY, STAND UP, YOU’RE READY
F#m D A
BREAK DOWN IT’S A LITTLE TOO HEAVY, MAN, YOU FEEL LOST ALREADY
F#m D A
YOU’LL NEVER GET STRAIGHT IF YOU CAN’T GET STEADY, LIFE GOES THE WAY YOU LET IT
F#m
verse 2
D F#m
TAKE BACK YOUR WORDS AND ALL YOU’VE GOT ARE SOME HALF ASSED THOUGHTS YOU LET DEFINE YOU
D F#m
I JUST CAN’T WAIT TIL YOU REMEMBER, I CAN’T WAIT TIL IT UNWINDS YOU
D
YOU’RE COMING DOWN NOW YOU GOTTA CHOOSE, A BETTER LIFE OR A TIGHTER NOOSE
F#m E
DON’T WAIT SOON YOU’LL DISCOVER, ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER
[Refrão]
F#m D A
GROWN UP AND YOU STILL DON’T GET IT, LIFE GOES THE WAY YOU LET IT
F#m D A
YOU’LL NEVER GET STRAIGHT IF YOU CAN’T GET STEADY, STAND UP, YOU’RE READY
F#m D A
BREAK DOWN IT’S A LITTLE TOO HEAVY, MAN, YOU FEEL LOST ALREADY
F#m D A
YOU’LL NEVER GET STRAIGHT IF YOU CAN’T GET STEADY, LIFE GOES THE WAY YOU LET IT
Bridge
D F#m
AND YOU’LL NEVER GET STRAIGHT IF YOU CAN’T GET STEADY
E A
SHED ALL YOUR SKIN SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE
D F#m
RUN TO YOUR FUTURE WITH NOTHING TO HIDE
E A
THE DEMON WITHIN THE BEAUTIFUL LIE
D
IS ALL AN ILLUSION YOUR LIFE PASSED YOU BY
[Refrão]
F#m D A
GROWN UP AND YOU STILL DON’T GET IT, LIFE GOES THE WAY YOU LET IT
F#m D A
YOU’LL NEVER GET STRAIGHT IF YOU CAN’T GET STEADY, STAND UP, YOU’RE READY
F#m D A
BREAK DOWN IT’S A LITTLE TOO HEAVY, MAN, YOU FEEL LOST ALREADY
F#m D A F#m
YOU’LL NEVER GET STRAIGHT IF YOU CAN’T GET STEADY, LIFE GOES THE WAY YOU LET IT
D A F#m
YOU’LL NEVER GET STRAIGHT IF YOU CAN’T GET STEADY
D A F#m
YOU’LL NEVER GET STRAIGHT IF YOU CAN’T GET STEADY
D A F#m D
STAND UP, STAND UP
A F#m
YOU CAN’T GET STEADY
How to play Steady
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 D. 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.