The Struggle
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Intro: 7 times
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Verse:
D A
I can see the degree to how strange he feels
C
G
talking to me is such a big deal, he wants to throw his past away
D A
That attitude is right at his heels
C
G A
doesn't know exactly how to feel, the truth is scaring him away, scared
away
Chorus:
D G
D
Where do you go to prove you're a man, like a kid who can't understand
A
what's the truth and what's a lie.
D G
D
You can turn it off or turn it on, having that switch proves something's
wrong
G
I see the struggle in his eys.
Verse 2:
His whole demenor is being rude once a confrontation has been ensued
The chaos proves too much to take
There's a fight between what's right and wrong I hope it doesn't take too
long
We need an answer right away...right away
How to play The Struggle
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 D. 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.