Struggle
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Intro Eb
[Verso 1]
Eb
I sometimes think back to when was young
Bb
To happier times but now they have gone
Cm Ab
I'll try to remember the things that made me smile
Eb
So here is a story of how it began
Bb
How it has gone and what is the plan
Cm Ab
I’ll try to remember the things that made me smile
Eb
Oh I struggle remembering your face
Bb
I wake up without a smile on my face
Cm Ab
I notice the world's turning but I’m stood still
Eb
And the voices inside of my head
Bb
Oh they tell me that I will wind up dead
Cm Ab
If I continue the path that I’m on
Eb
Oh I loved you, but you didn’t care
Bb
I needed you, and you was not there
Cm Ab
And the world kicked back it forced me to my knees
Bb Cm Gm Eb
And do you even care?
Cm
What's going on inside my mind
Bb Ab
I feel I can’t escape her now
Eb
Oh I struggle remembering your face
Bb
I wake up without a smile on my face
Cm Ab
I notice the world's turning but I’m stood still
Eb
And the voices inside of my head
Bb
Oh they tell me that I will wind up dead
Cm Ab
If I continue the path that I’m on
Eb
Oh I loved you, but you didn’t care
Bb
I needed you, and you was not there
Cm Ab
And the world kicked back it forced me to my knees
Eb Bb
Oh Ohh Ohhh
Cm
Oh Ohh Ohhh
Ab
Oh Ohh Ohhh
Eb
Oh Ohh Ohhh
[Verso 3]
Eb
Now I’m older and the years have been kind
Bb
I understand but I’m far from wise
Cm Ab
I was just a boy but I just could not cry (Oh Ohh Ohhh)
Eb
Not because I, I didn’t care
Bb Cm Ab
I understand that life’s not fair it’s not your fault I will carry on
Outro
Eb
But I struggle remembering your face
bb
I look back on what we have made
Cm Ab
I still remember the things that made me smile
Eb
You made me smile
How to play Struggle
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.