Things I'd Rather Have Been
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[INTRO ]Am C D Am
VERSE:
Am C D Am
It's late at night and the road is long
Am C D Am
Too many K's being on my own
Am C D Am
The road is narrow and the gutters deep
Am C D Am
And when tommorow comes there's still no sleep
[Refrão]F C G C
Maybe I should leave it all behind
F C G Am
And rest this tired and troubled mind
Am G Am
And someday I'll throw it all in
F G C
For the things I'd rather have been
VERSE:
Am C D Am
Cracklin of the cd, voices on the air
Am C D Am
Flashing blue lights, appear and disappear
Am C D Am
A couple of hours, well I'll be homeward bound
Am C D Am
Then another load, another turn around
CHORUS:
F C G C
Maybe I should leave it all behind
F C G Am
And rest this tired and troubled mind
Am G Am
And someday I'll throw it all in
F G C
For the things I'd rather have been
BREAK: Am G F Am F C G Am
VERSE:
Lonely nights on endless runs
Oncoming lights day is never done
The long white line well it can drive you mad
You think about a life, that you never had
CHORUS:
F C G C
Maybe I should leave it all behind
F C G Am
And rest this tired and troubled mind
Am G Am
And someday I'll throw it all in
F G C
For the things I'd rather have been
OUTRO: Am G F Am F C F G F Am
How to play Things I'd Rather Have Been
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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.