Trying To Write A Song
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Intro
G D Em C
[Verso 1]
G
I've been trying to write a song
D G
And it ain't goin' well
C G
Every line I think is right
D
Sounds like I'm living in hell
Em
Every rhyme, every reason
C
Every note, it all feels wrong
G
I've been trying
D G
Trying to write a song
[Verso 2]
G
There's nothing left inside
D G
Nothing clever, nothing cool
C G
I try and make it up
D
I try and bend the rules
Em
But I'm blinded by the years
C
Spent looking for the light
G
But there's no refrain
D G D
And there's no end in sight
Em
And the hardest part's believing
Bm
Every word I'm reading
C G D
Written right before my lying eyes
Em
And the truth is I'm dying
Bm
And my heart is tired of fighting
Am D
And it took me writing it down to realize
[Verso 3]
G
That I've been trying to write a song
D G
Something bold and something real
C G
But there's a shit pile of denial
D
In the way of how I feel
Em
Every rhyme, every reason
C
Every note, it all feels wrong
G
I've been trying
D Em C
Trying to write a song
G
I've been trying
D G
Trying to write a song
Outro
D Em C
How to play Trying To Write A Song
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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.