Taking A Year Off
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verse 1
A D
I've been taking my time
A D
Waiting around for something - it never comes
F#m D A
I'm not trying to sound like I am cynical
F#m D A
Cause I've been here before
verse 2
A D
I know the way that this works
E
And it's really not working
A D E
I think every day if anything here is worth it
A D E
I keep to myself cause I don't need to know
A D E A D E A D E
So I stare at the clock until it's time, time to go
verse 3
A
I've been bored for so long
D A
So I just started writing
D
These little songs
F#m D A F#m
became the only thing that I could relate to
verse 4
F#m
So I've been talking to strangers
A
And blowing these speakers
F#m A
I left you all behind cause if I ever need this
F#m
It'll be on my own
A
I think better alone
F#m A
And if no one's around they can't tell me I'm wrong
D A E F#m A
And I'm wrong oh many times I'm wrong
Outro
A D E
I'm taking this year off
A D E
And writing so many things off it's uncomfortable
A D E A
But I'll admit when I cry and if you see me tonight you can know
D E
Most likely I'm ready to go
How to play Taking A Year Off
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 A. 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.