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Intro: D C9 (4x)
C Em/C A7sus4 C9
C9 C Em/C A7sus4 C9
There never really is a good time
C9 C Em/C A7sus4 C9
There's always nothing much to say
C9 C Em/C
Pretty good, not doing that fine
A7sus4 C9
Getting up most every day
D C9
Steppin' out, I tried to fix it
D C9
Pulled a thumb out of that hole
D C9
Give me ingredients, I'll mix it
D C9
How can you move without a goal
Chorus:
C Em/C A7sus4 C9
C9 C Em/C A7sus4 C9
There never really is a good time
C9 C Em/C A7sus4 C9
There's always nothing much to say
C9 C Em/C
Pretty good, not doing that fine
A7sus4 C9
Getting up most every day
D C9
An excuse is all you're in for
D C9
The abuse is all you crave
D C9
Sure you know just what is in store
D C9
Wait and see if I'll behave
Chorus:
C Em/C A7sus4 C9
C9 C Em/C A7sus4 C9
There never really is a good time
C9 C Em/C A7sus4 C9
There's always nothing much to say
C9 C Em/C
Pretty good, not doing that fine
A7sus4 C9
Getting up most every day
D C9
There's a time, just let me know now
D C9
When it's with you I'll be glad
D C9
That I was right there just to show you
D C9
At least it's more than what you had
C Em/C A7sus4 C9
C9 C Em/C A7sus4 C9
There never really is a good time
Solo over:
C Em/C A7sus4 C9
C Em/C A7sus4 C9
D C9 (4x)
C Em/C A7sus4 C9 (4x)
D C9 (4x)
C Em/C A7sus4 C9 (4x)
Fade out
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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.