The Songs I'll Leave Behind
View chords used in this chart
************************************
Strumming Pattern
(Palm mute on upbeats & counts)
PM----------------------------------------|
e|---0---x---0---x---0---x---0---x------------|
B|---2---x---2---x---2---x---2---x------------|
G|---2---x---2---x---2---x---2---x------------|
D|---2---x---2---x---2---x---2---x------------|
A|---0---x---0---x---0---x---0---x------------|
E|--------------------------------------------|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
************************************
Intro
A
[Verso 1]
A
These old strings dont shine like they used to,
D
The frets are worn down from the years.
F#m
But every scar on this guitar
E
Has soaked up laughter, sweat, and tears.
A
I aint chasing, gold or glory,
D
Just a melody that stays.
F#m
If someone finds my words one day,
E
I hope they hear the grace.
[Refrão]
A
In the songs that, I leave behind,
D
Youll find the truth I couldnt say.
F#m
Every verse, just a little piece of time,
D
Every line a price I paid.
A
When the spotlight fades and the chords unwind,
D
Ill still be alive
F#m
In the songs Ill leave behind.
Ill leave behind.
[Verso 2]
A
Some born, from heartbreak
D
Some from peace I never knew.
F#m
Some I wrote for someone else,
E
But they all bled through me too.
[Refrão]
A
In the songs that, I leave behind,
D
Youll find the truth I couldnt say.
F#m
Every verse, just a little piece of time,
D
Every line a price I paid.
A
When the spotlight fades and the chords unwind,
D
Ill still be alive
F#m
In the songs Ill leave behind.
D
Ill leave behind.
[Ponte]
F#m D
Maybe onell make a lost kid smile,
A
Or help a broken heart find rest.
E
Maybe onell make Bri remember
A
I always gave my best.
[Refrão]
A
In the songs Ill leave behind,
D
Youll hear my mom, my dad, my pain.
F#m
The lessons learned in borrowed time,
E
The dreams I chased in vain.
A
If my words outlive my foolish pride,
D
Thats more than Id ever mind
F#m
In the songs Ill leave behind.
D
Ill leave behind.
How to play The Songs I'll Leave Behind
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 B. 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.