Was It 26
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D G
Livin' hard was easy, when I was young and bulletproof
C G D
I had no chains to bind me, just a guitar and a roof
G
Empited every bottle, when I poured I never missed
C G D
I had bloodshot eyes at 25, or was it 26?
G
It didn't seem to matter, what price I had to pay
C G D
'Cause anything worth having I'd just lose it anyway
G
Friends worried about me they asked if I was sick
C G D
Thought I would die at 25 or was it 26?
G D
Those two years run together like whiskey over ice
C G D
Melting in my memories like somebody else's life
G D C
I'm glad to say I've come around but if I could have one wish
G C D
I'd like another try at 25 or was it 26?
D G
I met a girl from Georiga smart pretty college grad
C G D
I thought my luck was changing up till then it'd all been bad
G
Guess I fell in love with her all it took was one kiss
C G D
But she said goodbye at 25 or was it 26?
REPEAT Chorus:
D G
Yeah, I"ve been down the road before almost as far as hell
C G D
Deception or redemption I guess only time will tell
G
I have in the knowledge that God gave us a gift
C G D
I couldn't hide at 25 or was it 26?
G D
Those two years run together like whiskey over ice
C G D
Melting in my memories like somebody else's life
G D C
I'm glad to say I've come around but if I could have one wish
G C D
I'd like another try at 25 or was it 26?
G C D
I'd like another try at 25 or was it 26?
How to play Was It 26
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.