The Finish Line
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E A
I thought I knew it all
E
I've been through the highs, said all my goodbyes
B E
Learned to run before I learned to crawl
A E
It's not worth fighting for if one of us is sure
B C#m A
And one of us is dying, trying to find loves cure
E A E
I have waited all my life to paint these cities red
B E
Thoughts I've always had here are stuck inside my head
A E
It's not worth waiting for if one of us wants more
B C#m A
And one of us is dying, trying to find love's door
[Refrão]
A B C#m
When we learn how to fly
B A
We forget how to walk
B C#m
When we learn how to sing
B A
We don't wanna hear each other talk
B C#m B A
Here we are at the finish line, ah ah
B C#m
Here we are at the finish line
E A
And you, you really thought you knew
E
Everything to do
B
With holding onto me and holding on
E A E
This time is making me slip right through your hands
B
And now you don't understand
C#m A
Trying to find love all yourself
[Refrão]
A B C#m
When we learn how to fly,
B A
We forget how to walk
B C#m
When we learn how to sing
B A
We don't wanna hear each other talk
B C#m
When we know what we want
B A
We forget what we need
B C#m
When you find who you are
B A
You forget about me
A B C#m B A
Here we are at the finish line, ah ah
B C#m B A
Here we are at the finish line, ah ah
B C#m B A
Here we are at the finish line, ah ah
A B C#m B A B C#m
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah , ah
.... until end
B C#m A
ah, ah
How to play The Finish Line
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 E. 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.