The Story - Alex Clare

The Story

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Capo: 3
Chords: Am C G Dm
 
Intro:
 
Am C G Dm (x2)
 
verse 1:
 
Am C G Dm
Take the clouds a while just to fall
Am C G Dm
Change it back when I was lying on the floor
Am C G Dm
Maybe that's a sacrifice called forth
Am C G Dm
Let it give up everything I've ever worked for
 
Pre-Chorus
 
Am C G Dm
You think I'm crazy
Am C G Dm
You think I'm crazy
 
Chorus:
 
Am C G Dm
But the story isn't over
Am C G Dm
No, it's only just begun
Am C G
You know sometimes it's hard to understand
Dm G Dm
The road we're on, the road we're on
 
verse 2:
 
Am C G Dm
Wore my fingers down to the bone
Am C G Dm
Gave you everything, my mind, my heart, my soul
Am C G Dm
If you had of seen the heartache in my eyes
Am C G Dm
You know that I could never compromise
 
Pre-Chorus
 
Am C G Dm
You think I'm crazy
Am C G Dm
You think I'm crazy
 
Am C G Dm
But the story isn't over
Am C G Dm
No, it's only just begun
Am C G
You know sometimes it's hard to understand
Dm G Dm
The road we're on, the road we're on
 
Am C G Dm
The story's just beginning
Am C G Dm
I can feel the rising sun
Am C G
You know sometimes it's hard to comprehend
Dm G Dm
The road we're on, the road we're on, yeah
 
Bridge:
 
Am
When you're at your end
C
And the road's still on
G
You know a broken bone
Dm
Grows back twice as strong
Am C G Dm
Yeah, grows back twice as strong
 
Chorus:
 
Am C G
You know sometimes it's hard to understand
Dm G Dm
The road we're on, the road we're on
Am C G Dm
The story's just beginning
Am C G Dm
I can feel the rising sun
Am C G
You know sometimes it's hard to understand
Dm G Dm
The road we're on, the road we're on
 
Outro:
 
Am C G Dm (x2)

How to play The Story

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 Am. 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.

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