These Are The Days
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Intro:
D Em G G
[Verso 1]
D Em
There's a how-to guide on everything in this life
G
But they're always rewriting the pages
D Em
And it's hard to keep up, but I'm a little bit drunk
G
And it's all making sense to me now
D
There's no point picking fights
Em
We're both wrong, we're both right
G
Let's stop talking 'bout love and just make it
D Em7 G G
Leaning in for a kiss, gotta make every one of 'em count
[Refrão]
Bm7 D G D
These are the days that we'll soon say got away
G D A A
Someone tell them they should stay here for a while
Bm D G D
Oh, what a crime to let good things pass you by
G D/F# Em7 N.C.
And then wait until they're gone to realize
D Em7 G G
[Verso 2]
D Em7
Got a beat in my chest and a head that won't rest
G
'Cause there's always something more to be doing
D Em7
From the thrills to the crashes, deadlines to distractions
G
I swear they're all coming for me
D Em7
But I'm alright when I lose focus
G
When you look at me so gorgeous
D Em7 G G
You and I are as young as we'll ever be
[Refrão]
Bm7 D G D
These are the days that we'll soon say got away
G D A A
Someone tell them they should stay here for a while
Bm D G D
Oh, what a crime to let good things pass you by
G D/F# Em7
And then wait until they're gone to realize
[Ponte]
G A
I'm a wreck, I'm alive
Bm7 D
Oh, I'll fall until I fly
Em7 A
Take my hand, take a ride
Bm7
Down these New York streets
D G G
Till the lights go out tonight
A
Woah oh ohhhh oh
[Refrão]
Bm7 D G D
These are the days that we'll soon say got away
G D A A
Someone tell them they should stay here for a while
Bm7 D G D
Oh, what a crime to let good things pass you by
G D/F# Em7
And then wait until they're gone
G D/F# Em7
And then wait until they're gone
G D/F# Em7
Don't wait until they're gone
N.C.
To realize
Outro:
D Em7 G G
D Em7 G G
How to play These Are The Days
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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.