Years On
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[Intro]
Em C G D x2
[Verse 1]
Em C
You're the author of my head
G D
And I wouldn't light up the room
Em C
See, it's awkward if I'd said
G Bm
That "I wouldn't sit back and lose"
Em C G D
If I gotta be there for me (Death, be on time for me)
Em C G D
'Cause I'm kinda feeling there,(Let me unwind) fully
Em N.C. C
You're out on the border, where time left
G D
And I shouldn't care like I do
Em C
But I'll be going on and on for 40 years
G Bm
Saying "Hell, what I wouldn't do
C D
Just to be around, feel better now"
[Chorus 1]
G/B Bm Em
My god, I can't stop it, so let it ring
D C
I bet it won't mean a thing
D
You said it don't mean a thing
Em C G D x2
[Verse 2]
Em C
Spent every autumn getting taller
G D
All of my favourites have moved
Em C
Right to the corners or their boredom
G Bm
And I couldn't sit there with you
Em C G D
If I gotta be there for me (Life, be on time for me)
Em C
'Cause I've been going on and on for all these years
G Bm
Hell, what I wouldn't do
C D
Just to make a sound, make it real loud
[Chorus 2]
G/B Bm Em
My god, I can't stop it, I let it win
D C
I bet it won't mean a thing
D Em D Em D
You said it don't mean a thing
C D Em D x3
[Outro]
Em C G D x2
How to play Years On
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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.