The Life We Had Before
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BbCapotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
Em G
[Verse 1]
G
I had a dream
G C G
I had a dream we were stranded
G
Out in the sea
G C G
Nothing but ocean awaits us
[Chorus]
G Em C
Far as we could see
G D Em
There was just nothing there besides you and me
C
And you said
G D Em
You’d rather be here with me than go back
G Em C G
To the life we had before
D G
To the life we had before
[Instrumental]
Em C G D (x3)
Em C G D
To the life we had before
[Verse 2]
Em C
All we can be
G
All we can be is together
Em C
Now that we’re free
G
Now that we’re free from everything
[Chorus]
G Em C
We can breathe
G Em
Every breath, it tells a story about you and me
C
And you said
G D Em
You’d rather be here with me than go back
G Em C
To the life we had before
C G Em
To the life we had before
[Outro]
Em G
To the life we had before
Em C
You took my hand and you said
G
I don’t wanna go back
D Em C G D Em C G D Em C G D Em C
To the life we had before
G
I don't wanna go back
D G
To the life we had before
How to play The Life We Had Before
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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.