Today If I Stay
View chords used in this chart
This song was originally sung by the band Smashing Pumpkins
The chords is in Standard tuning.:) Enjoy!
G D Cadd9
Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
G D Cadd9
Can't live for tomorrow,
Tomorrow's much too long
G D Cadd9
I'll burn my eyes out
G D Em
Before I get out
Cadd9 G Em
I wanted more
Cadd9 G Em
Than life could ever grant me
Cadd9 G Em
Bored by the chore
Cadd9 G D
Of saving face
G D Cadd9
Today is the greatest
Day I've never known
G D Cadd9
Can't wait for tomorrow
I might not have that long
G D Cadd9
I'll tear my heart out
G D Em
Before I get out
Cadd9 G Em
Pink ribbon scars
D
That never forget
Cadd9 G Em
I tried so hard
D
To cleanse these regrets
Cadd9 G Em
My angel wings
D
Were bruised and restrained
Cadd9 G D
My belly stings
G D
Today is
G D
Today is
G D
Today is
Cadd9 D
The greatest day
G D Em
I want to turn you on
G D Em
I want to turn you on
G D Em
I want to turn you on
G Em
I want to turn you
G D Cadd9
Today is the greatest
G D Cadd9 Em
Today is the greatest day
G D Cadd9 Em
Today is the greatest day
G D Cadd9 G (strum the last chord slowly)
That I have ever really known
How to play Today If I Stay
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 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.