Thirty Days
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Intro: C7 Am C7 Am
verse 1
C7
I have people to free, they're depending on me
Am
So I can't afford to die
C7 Am
Get 'em safely back, then I won't stay too long
C D
I'll be leaving soon for London
G Dm
So I'll look this war straight in the eye
C Cm Dm G
Only thirty days, so I can't afford to die
verse 2
C7
When I think of the dead, that go round in my head
Am
No, I can't afford to die
C7 Am
So the thing to do is pretend that they weren't there
C D
With my baby at home waiting
G Dm
I can give myself a little sigh
C Cm Dm G
Only thirty days, so I can't afford to die
Instrumental: C7 Am C7 Am Cm D G Dm C Cm Dm G
verse 3
C7
God ain't taking my hand, not to no promised land
Am
So I can't afford to die
C7 Am
So I'll cease my command before another bomb
C D
If I see my home a free man
G Dm
I'll remember why I never cried
C Cm Dm G
Only thirty days, so I can't afford to die
Outro: C7 Am C7 Am C7 Am C7 Am
How to play Thirty Days
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 C7. 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.