Unfinished Life
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## NOTE 1: ~ = Walk-Down from C on the A-string ##
## NOTE 2: G-F is a quick chord change from G to F ##
CAPO: 5th Fret
Intro: Am
F C ~
It's an unfinished life that I find lies before me
Em F G
An open-ended dream and I don't want to wake
Am F C ~
I've crossed so many rivers in search of crystal fountains
Em F C ~
I've found the truest paths always lead through mountains
G Em Am G-F
I've seen water on the sky, and fire burning on the lake
Chorus:
C F C
You said to me, 'I cannot make you happy,
~ Em F G
Like a wounded bird, you must find the strength to fly,
Am F C ~
Time can paint the treetops with colours of the rainbow,
Em G F Am
But you cannot find the end, no matter how you try'
F C ~
It's a journey with my soul that I am taking
Em F G Am
One that only goes from the cradle to the grave
F C ~
Going 'round in circles like painted dancing horses
Em F C ~
Up and down we ride on the wooden courses
G Em Am G-F
And light from a lover's eyes is all that I can save
Chorus:
C F C
You said to me, 'I cannot make you happy,
~ Em F G
Like a wounded bird, you must find the strength to fly,
Am F C ~
Time can paint the treetops with colours of the rainbow,
Em G F
But you cannot find the end, no matter how you try'
Instrumental: G-Am F C ~ Em F G Am F C ~ Em F C ~ G Em Am
F C ~
So I'll take the day and run out across the open fields
Em F G Am
Where the grass grows high and the shadows fall
F C ~
Where my eyes can see all the colours in the air
Em F C ~
So quiet that the wind whistles in my hair
G Em Am G-F
And takes the rising dust and carries it away
Chorus:
C F C
You said to me, 'I cannot make you happy,
~ Em F G
Like a wounded bird, you must find the strength to fly,
Am F C ~
Time can paint the treetops with colours of the rainbow,
Em G F Am
But you cannot find the end, no matter how you try'
How to play Unfinished Life
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 C. 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.