The Only Place
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Intro: G Em C (6x)
G Em C
we were born with sun in our teeth and in our hair
G Em C
when we get bored we like to sit around, sit around and stare
G Em C
at the mountains, st the birds, at the ocean, at the trees
G Em C
we have fun, we have fun, we have fun when we please
G Em C
we wake up with the sun in our eyes
G Em C
it's no surprise that we get so much done
G Em C
but we always, yes we always, always have fun
G Em C
yes we always, yes we always, always have fun
G Em C
G Em C
why would you live anywhere else?
G Em C
why would you live anywhere else?
G Em C
we've got the ocean, got the bay, got the sun, we've got the waves
G Em C
this is the only place for me
Em C
so leave the cold behind
Em C
we're gonna make it to the beach on time
Em C
yeah leave the cold behind
Em C
we're gonna make it to the beach on time
G Em C
why would you live anywhere else?
G Em C
why would you live anywhere else?
G Em C
we saw the ocean, got the bay, got the sun, we've got the waves
G Em
this is the only place
G Em
this is the only place
G Em
this is the only place
G Em
this is the only place
G Em C
this is the only place for me
How to play The Only Place
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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.