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[Intro: ]D F(octave) D C (Csus4) C A#
F C A# F
Did you ever wake up to find
C A# F
A day that broke up your mind
C A#
Destroying your notion of circular time
C A#
It's just that demon life has got you in its
sway
C A#
It's just that demon life has got you in its
sway
F C A#
Ain't flinging tears out on the dusty ground
F C A#
For all my friends out on the burial ground
F C A#
Expect the feeling getting so brought down
C A#
It's just that demon life has got me in its
sway
C A#
It's just that demon life has got me in its
sway
D F D C A#
There must be ways to find out
D F D C A#
Love is the way they say is really strutting
out
D F D C A#
Hey, hey, hey now
(SIMILAR)
One day I woke up to find
Right in the bed next to mine
Someone that broke me up with a corner
of her smile
It's just that demon life has got me in its
sway
It's just that demon life has got me in its
sway
How to play Sway
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.