Video Game Books
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Capo 3
Intro: Em G D C Em (2x)
Em G D C Em
We all can dream of blazing glories
Em G D
But all I dream of now is you and your blue eyes it's
Em G
strange to think how we can feel
Am Em
we don't live our own lives
Em G
And I wasn't sure about my own
D G
but now I'm feelin' fine
G D Em
Your video game books they
C
Might get me funny looks
G D Em C
But Staff-Sergeant Max Mayhem gets me hot
G D
And I'm starting to see
Em C
Not just what you want from me
G D C
But what you wanna get from what you've got
Em G D C Em (2x)
Em G D C Em
Now what do you think you're gonna be
Em G D
You think you'll leave some kind of lasting mark
Em G
Well with infinite tomorrows
Am Em
And no, this isn't fair
Em G
No one gets remembered
D G
But right now I just don't care
G D Em
Your video game books they
C
Might get me funny looks
G D Em C
But Staff-Sergeant Max Mayhem gets me hot
G D
And I'm starting to see
Em C
Not just what you want from me
G D C
But what you wanna get from what you've got
G
There's not a lot
G D C
of amputee heroes in history
Em G D C Em (2x)
Em G D C Em
I wish our lives were so much simpler
Em G D
I hope you get to have your moment in the fight
Em G
And no one ever gets to be
Am Em
quite who they want to be
Em G
But you wanted to matter, boy
D G
well, you matter to me
G D Em
Your video game books they
C
Might get me funny looks
G D Em C
But Staff-Sergeant Max Mayhem gets me hot
G D
And I'm starting to see
Em C
Not just what you want from me
G D C
But what you wanna get from what you've got
G
There's not a lot
G D C
Of amputee heros in history
G D C
But I've got one Sitting right in front of me
Outro: Em G
How to play Video Game Books
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 Em. 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.