What We Were Fighting For
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[Intro ]
C Am Dm
[Verso 1]
C
Theres a light shining through my window pane
C
And its lighting up an old picture frame
Am
Where dust has started to take place
Am
Been a month or two since Ive heard you say
Dm
I love you
[Verso 2]
C
Been a while since Ive seen you grin
C
How that photo shows you happy back then
Am
Then again that wasnt long before
Am
I found you on the floor cryin
Dm
Ive had enough of you
[Refrão]
Am F
And those tears they still cover up this floor
C G
But theyre mine this time instead of being yours
Am F
Come back my dear we can work this out Im sure
C G
Aint no reason in leaving what we were fightin for
Interlude
Am F C G
[Verso 3]
C
Well its time I realize my mistakes
C
How foolish of me to act that way
Am
Caught up in much more than myself
Am
Your loves what oughta do me well
Dm
If I could only have you back
Dm
One more chance is all I ask
[Refrão]
Am F
Those tears they still cover up this floor
C G
But theyre mine this time instead of being yours
Am F
Come back my dear we can work this out Im sure
C G
Aint no reason in leaving what we were fightin for
Interlude
Am F C G
Am F C G
[Refrão]
Am F
And all those years Ive spent talkin to the Lord
C G
To find a light that shines half as bright as yours
Am
Me and my dear
F
Til death is what we swore
C G Am F
So aint no reason in leaving what we were fightin for
C G
Aint no reason in leaving what we were fightin for
Outro
Am F C G Am
How to play What We Were Fighting For
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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.