You Can't Do This Forever
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Intro
Bm Daug D E7
G D G Gm
Part 1
D
Designed as a distraction
G
Created to compete
D
A contest for one million
G
Each temperament discrete
Em7
No consequence for failure
G Gm
The fun that never ends
Part 2
D
Don't worry about the future
G
Why focus on the past?
D
It's your imagination
G
Forever this could last
G D D7
So please tell us what you're seeing
G D D7
Until you inevitably disappear
Em7 G Gm
D D G G
D D G G
Em7 G Gm
Part 3
D
G Gm
Everything is fa--ke
D
G Gm
You won't even look me in the eyes
Part 4
D
Why must they be so broken?
G
It's all you've ever known
Em7
You can't do this forever
Gm
I know
D D G G
D D G Gm
How to play You Can't Do This Forever
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.