We Only Live Once
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Intro: Dm
Dm
I don't mean what you can do
I have done, what's best for you
G Dm
But I know it's not just up to me
D C# C
You're the only one that you can see
C A# A
Take your things and let's go round
A G# G
If you don't care, you should be proud
A B C C# Dm
'Cause you only live once, isn't it right?
Solo 1 - Piano Dm G Dm
A G Dm
Dm
I don't want to be so cruel
But sometimes I'm misunderstood
G Dm
'Cause you know it's just you and me
Dm C# C
We don't care, we want to be free
C A# A
We'll fly away and blow up our minds
A G# G
It doesn't matter, we don't need to be kind
A B C C# Dm
'Cause we only live once, isn't it right?
Solo: 2 Dm G Dm
A G Dm
Solo: 3 Dm G Dm
Dm C# C
C A# A
A G# G
A B C C# Dm
C A# A
Take your things and let's go round
A A# C
If you don't care, you should be proud
C A# A
We'll fly away and blow up our minds
A G# G
It doesn't matter, we don't need to be kind
A B C C# Dm
We only live once, isn't it right?
How to play We Only Live Once
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.