That Was Then And This Is Now
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Verse
Em D C
haunted boy run away
Em D C
through the early morning haze
Em D C
I was a troubled rebel son
Em D C
and all my kingdom had come down
[Refrão]
C G
but that was then and this is now
D
and I've grown somehow
C G
I've buried the doubt deep underground
D
and I'm living now
C G
but that was then and this is now
D
and I've grown somehow
C G
I've buried the doubt deep underground
D
and I'm living now
Em D C
Verse
Em D C
party girl you're the one
Em D C
all the boys they come undone
Em D C
you were just seventeen
Em D C
so full of misplaced dreams
Em D C
they couldn't steal your heart of gold
Em D C
cause God owned you from the start
[Refrão]
C G
but that was then and this is now
D C
and You wrap me in Your love
C G
mistakes I've made the lies I told
D
are forgiven now
C G
but that was then and this is now
D
and I've grown somehow
C G
I've buried the doubt deep underground
D
and I'm living now
Solo: C Em D (3x)
[Refrão]
C G
but that was then and this is now
D C
and You wrap me in Your love
C G
mistakes I've made the lies I told
D
are forgiven now
C G
but that was then and this is now
D
and I've grown somehow
C G
I've buried the doubt deep underground
D
and I'm living now
Outro
C
and I'm living now
C
and I'm living now
How to play That Was Then And This Is Now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.