The Price We Pay
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Intro: C Bm Dm C F
C G C F
I've been thinking of what could have been
C G C F
I've been thinking of the life that we're living now
C G C F
I've been waiting for the sign to go away
C G C F
I've been holding back the moment that I leave this place
Am G Dm F
We're up on a roll and it's taking its toll but it's too late to stop now
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C G F
Again, here comes the rain
C G F
I say, it's the price that we pay for us
D Dm E Em Am
So tick with the times I'll keep writing these rhymes in the hope that I'll
G F
see you back home
C G F
I say, it's the price that we pay for us
C Bm Dm G F
C G C F
Hoping that you'll be around when I get home
C G C F
Hoping that you'll see the reason that I'm gone
C G C F
Holding down this thing ain't easy at the best of times
C G C F
Time is just like string 'cause when it's here it's just passing by
Am G D Dm F
It's taking its toll but we're both in control so just keep by my side
C G F
Again, here comes the rain
C G F
I say, it's the price that we pay for us
D Dm E Em Am
So tick with the times I'll keep writing these rhymes in the hope that I'll
G F
see you back home
C G F
I say, it's the price that we pay for us
Am G D F Am C D F# F
Am C G F
So forgive me when I leave once again
Am C D F
We'll get through this somehow in the end, in the end, in the end
C G Em F
Again, here comes the rain
C G F
I say, it's the price that we pay for us
D Dm E Em Am
So tick with the times I'll keep writing these rhymes in the hope that I'll
G F
see you back home
C G F
I say, it's the price that we pay for us
C D G F C Bm G F Dm
How to play The Price We Pay
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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.