Struggling
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Intro: F Bb F Bb F
F Bb F
I dream the most when i'm awake i've found
Dm C F Bb F
Lofty expectations keep my feet upon the ground
C F
Life's too short for settling
F Bb F
The road less traveled is the one i tend to take
Dm C F Bb F
Relishing the challenges as proof that i'm awake
C F
Life's too short for settling
Bb
So i take the journey day by day
C
Giving everything with no restraint
Dm
But the fear of failure remains inside
Gm
The pain reminds me i'm alive
Bb C F
I'm happiest when i am struggling
F Bb F
I've been warned but i will not succumb
Dm C F Bb F
To preparing for a future i'm not sure will ever come
C F
Lifes too short for hedging bets
F Bb F
Passion's all i've left in my possession
Dm C F Bb F
So i'll keep all the faith i have in rhymes and chord progressions
C F
Lifes too short for settling
Bb
So i take the journey day by day
C
Giving everything with no restraint
Dm
But the fear of failure remains inside
Gm
The pain reminds me i'm alive
Bb
And its all i've known, its all that's real
C
It's the only thing i'll ever feel
Dm
The only regret i'll admit
Gm
Is i've only got one life to give
Bb C F
I'm happiest when i am struggling
( F Bb F Bb F )
How to play Struggling
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.