This Life
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Intro: G Em
G Em
I've been trying to pretend
G Em
That death is my friend
Am
Oh, this life
C G Em
Yes, this life ain't for me now
G Em
G Em
I've been lying to myself
G Em
Not to nobody else
Am
Oh, this life
C G Em
Yes, this life ain't for me now
G
No
C
LIAR
G
I'm telling the truth to y'all
C
HIGHER
G
Gonna give a little proof to y'all
D
HIGHER
C
I'm gonna jump in the fire
G Em
G Em
Well I walked into black
G Em
Said I weren't coming back
G Em
Saw my angel in blue
G Em
She tell me "This life ain't for you"
Am
Oh, this life
C G Em
Tell it to me - this life ain't for me now
G Em
(G) (Em)
I woke up feeling new
(G) (Em)
'Cause now I know this life is for you
Am
Yes, this life
C G Em
Oh, this life ain't for me now
G
It's for you!
C
LIAR
G
I'm telling the truth to y'all
C
HIGHER
G Bm
I'm gonna give a little proof to y'all
D
I'm gonna jump into the fire!
C G Bm D (repeat)
How to play This Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.