Trying
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Intro: Am A#m Bm Cm
F# Bm x4
F# Bm
As the morning begins I begin to pack my things
F# Bm
I get my knickers in a twist and I wish and I wish for a short back and sides and a shirt and a tie
F# Bm
So I can fit in, put some wind in my sails but I just can't breathe
F# Bm
Too young to feel this old and old enough know the weight I'm carrying
Em Bm
Obsessed restless mind
Em
I wish I knew the right way to fill out my time
F#
but I let the alcohol flow and I put on a show but you know
G Bm
I'm trying, so hard x3
G Am A#m Bm Cm
I'm trying, soooooooo
F# Bm
Nothing else left to do, retreat into a fighting stance
F# Bm
and I dance and I dance and I dance in these dead girls shoes
F#
I can feel these troubled soles pulling me to the floor
Bm
And they just want more with so much to lose
F# Bm
Hope went and died a hearse by his side, two gold coins in his eyes
Em Bm
Obsessed restless mind
Em
I wish I knew the right way to fill out my time
F#
but I let the alcohol flow and I put on a show but you know
G Bm
I'm trying, so hard x4
Bm A Em G F# x2
Bm A
I'm trying, I'm trying, I'm trying so hard
Em G F#
I'm trying, I'm trying, I'm trying so
Repeat to end
How to play Trying
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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.