Weve Been Here Before - The New Pornographers

Weve Been Here Before

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Intro: D F#m
 
[Refrão]D
Here is the quick rundown, we've been here before
D
It's best not to wander far 'cause we've been here before
G A
And we couldn't find a way out when we were here the first time
G A Dmaj7
Now it's lines we're leaving behind, lines we're leaving behind
 
verse 1
D
Didn't choose what we mean
G A D
Just moved along the quiet way
D
There were rules once back when
G A
There should be rules again
 
[Refrão] D G D
Here is the quick rundown: we've been here before
D G D
It's best not to wander far 'cause we've been here before
G A
And we couldn't find a way out when we were here the first time
G A Dmaj7
Now it's lines we're leaving behind, lines we're leaving behind
 
Bridge
G A Dmaj7
And, oh, to leave them behind
G A Dmaj7
And gold to trade for my life
 
verse 2
D
When we end up again
G A D
The gods of bad parties reign
D
Chased by invasion lights
G A
'Round the same block again
 
[Refrão]D G D
So here is the quick rundown: we've been here before
D G D
It's best not to wander far 'cause we've been here before
G A
And we couldn't find a way out when we were here the first time
G A Dmaj7
Now it's lines we're leaving behind, lines we're leaving behind
G A Dmaj7
Now it's lines we're leaving behind, lines we're leaving behind
 
Outro
D F#m
We've been here before

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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.

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