Your Beautiful Ending
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Intro: C D Em D (2x)
Verse 1:
C C
I heard you say
Em D
That you don't feel like you're worth saving
C C
If it's all the same
Em
You can put the blame on me
C C
I looked into your eyes to find the light
Em D
I've been gone for years and there are only tears left
C C
But it came so soon
Em D
1983 on a Monday afternoon
[Refrão]
C D Em D
Don't make it better for me
C D Em D
I wish you'd just stop pretending
C D Em D
Everyone is here for you
C D
Your life is beautiful and...
VERSE 2:
C C
And you better hold me down
Em D
Stand me up, keep me safe, while I'm falling to pieces
C C Em D
And, and tell me how should I bid when all I know is to break
C C
You didn't have to lie, I know you tried
Em D
You took what they give, expecting time to heal you
C C
But it came so soon
Em D
It was…3:11 on a Tuesday afternoon
[Refrão]
C D Em D
Don't make it better for me
C D Em D
I wish you'd just stop pretending
C D Em D
Everyone is here for you
C D
Your life is beautiful and... (3x)
C D
No one ever takes, your place
C D
No one really smiles quite like you
C D
I wish I knew the words, to say
C
Other than goodbye…
D
To this everyday life
C D Em D
It's so much harder for me
C D Em D
Cause you were so undefended
C D Em D
and I don't think you ever knew
C D
It was so beautiful and…
C D Em D
Don't make it better on me
C D Em D
I wish you'd just stop pretending
C D Em D
We're all here waitin' for you
C D
This is your beautiful ending
You were so…
How to play Your Beautiful Ending
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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.