The Game
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Intro: C F C
C F C
Why did I dream last night?
C F C
Why did I not see the light?
Am
Cause here and now is what I've been waiting for
F
All my life this is what I was born to do
C Em
No sacrifice I wouldn't give it up for you
F C
And set fire to my heart
Am
Then tear my world apart
Em
Just like you always do
F C
And give, give me just a taste
Am
Then take it all away
Em
I'm lost in the game
Am
The game you call the fame
Am F C Em (2x)
C F C
Why did I think there was something more?
C F C
Why did it feel different to the years before?
Am
Cause here and now is what I've been waiting for
F
All my life this is what I was born to do
C Em
No sacrifice I wouldn't give it up for you
F C
And set fire to my heart
Am
Then tear my world apart
Em
Just like you always do
F C
And give, give me just a taste
Am
Then take it all away
Em
I'm lost in the game
Am F C Em
The game you call the fame
Am F C Em
The game you call the fame
F C
And set fire to my heart
Am
Then tear my world apart
Em
Just like you always do
F C
And give, give me just a taste
Am
Then take it all away
Em
I'm lost in the game
Am
The game you call the fame
How to play The Game
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 C. 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.