You Learn To Live Without
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Capo 4
Intro: D
D
You learn to take your coffee black
You learn to drink your whiskey neat
G
You learn to take your shower cold
And sleep on tired feet
D
You learn to order dinner in
You learn to send the laundry out
G A
You learn to amuse yourself
D
You learn to live without
G D
You tell yourself you're rich at last in money and in time
G A
You draw a bath and then unplug the phone
G D
You pour yourself a Pinot Clo Du Val 2003
C A
You sit a spell a queen upon her throne
D
You go to bed alone
D
You learn to fall asleep alone
You learn to silence ticking clocks
G
You learn to turn the shades at night
And double check the locks
D
You learn to speak so calmly when
Your heart would like to scream and shout
G A
You learn to stop and breathe and smile
D
You learn to live without
G D
You find the coat and tie you thought you'd given to good will
G A
You toss his favorite shoes on to the pile
G D
You see him in the faces of the boys he left behind
C A
And die a bit with every tiny smile
D
But only for a while....
D (one strum)
You learn to count the quiet winds
An hour with no unprompted tears
G (one strum)
And not to count the deadly days
As they fade into years
D
You learn to stand alone at last
So brave and bold and strong and stout
G
You learn to somehow like the dark
Em A
You even love the doubt
G
You learn to hold your life inside you
D
And never let it out
G Em A
You learn to live and die and then to live
D
You learn to live without
G
You learn to live without
D
You learn to live without
How to play You Learn To Live Without
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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.