The Day Before The Day
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Capo 6
Am F
Speeches won't be made today, clocks will carry on
G C Em
Flowers won't be left in parks, work will still be done
Am F
People won't be dressed in black, babies will be born
G C Em
No flags will fly, the sun will rise but we will know that you are gone
C Am Em C Am Em
You who loved to love, and believed we can never give enough
Am F
It wakes me every single night, thinking through the day
G C Em
Did you stop at any time, have doubts at any stage
Am F
Were you calm or were you numb, or happy just to get it done
G C Em
I've lived my life without regret - until today
C Am Em C Am Em
And you who loved to love, and believed we can never give enough
Am F
I didn't get to say goodbye, the day before the day
G C Em
Was trying to get to work on time, that's why I turned away
Am F
And missed the most important thing you've ever tried to say
G C Em
I've lived my life without regret - until today
C Am Em C Am Em
And you who loved to love, and believed we can never give enough
F C Em Am
And you who hoped that underneath we all felt the same
F C Em
That was until the day before the day
Am
The day before the day
Em
The day before the day
Am
Oooh, the day before the day
Em
The day before the day
Am
Oooh, the day before the day
Em
Oooh, the day before the day
Am
Oooh, the day before the day
How to play The Day Before The Day
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 Am. 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.