The Future Is Cancelled
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G Em
I've got a ticket
A4
To get me out of here
G Em
Might just be minutes
A4
Before I disappear, oh, no
C/G
I'm sorry to say
A4
The future is cancelled
Bm
I spend all my days
Em
Collecting your memories
C/G A4
I'll be on my way to see you again
Bm Em
I just wanna rest inside your hands
F7M C/G G
Somebody take this pain away
F7M C/G G
You had to leave, I chose to stay
Em
I'd give a lifetime
A4
For just one day with you
G
But in the mirror
Em A4
It's still me but minus you, oh, no
C/G
I'm sorry to say
A4
The future is cancelled
Bn
I spend all my days
Em
Collecting your memories
C/G A4
I'll be on my way to see you again
Bm Em
I just wanna rest inside your hands
F7M C/G G
Somebody take this pain away
F7M C/G G
You had to leave, I chose to stay
C/G
You and me down by the station
Waiting for the rain to fall
G
Even then, you never told me
A4
I should have returned your call
C/G
Been caught up in my own business
A4
You been so god damn alone
G
Hoping back through all these pictures
A4 F#m7 C/G
I just wanna take you (home)
A4
The future is cancelled
Bm
I spend all my days
Em
Collecting your memories
C/G A4
I'll be on my way to see you again
Bm Em
I just wanna rest inside your hands
F7M C/G G
Somebody take this pain away
F7M C/G
You had to leave, I chose to stay
How to play The Future Is Cancelled
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.