The Good Life
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[(intro ]12x) Dm Eb
(verse 1)
Dm Eb
The good life is
Dm Eb
What I need
Dm
Too many people
Eb Dm Eb
Stepping over me
Dm Eb
The only thing that's
Dm Eb
Been on my mind
Bb
Is the one thing
Am (hold)
before I die
(Chorus)
Dm F
All I want is
Gm
a little of
Bb
The good life
Dm F
All I need
Gm
is to have
C
A good time
Bb Am
ohh The good life
(Repeat)
(interlude 4x) Dm Eb
(verse 2)
Dm Eb
I don't really know
Dm Eb
Who I am
Dm Eb
It's time for me
Dm Eb
To take a stand
Dm Eb
I need a change and
Dm Eb
I need it fast
Bb
I know that any day
Am (hold)
Could be the last
(repeat Chorus)
(interlude 2x) Dm Am F C/E
(bridge)
C
Hold on Hold on
Bb F Dm Am F C/E Dm Am F C/E
I always wanted it this way
(I never wanted it this way)
C
Hold on Hold on
Bb F Dm Am F C/E Dm Am F C/E
I always wanted it this way
Bb
(We didn't ask for it this way)
Am
I always wanted it this way
(interlude) Bb Gm Dm Bb Am
(repeat Chorus)
How to play The Good Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.