[Intro]
N.C. E B E B
[Verse 1]
E
It's all I can take
E
I can't wait
B
There's only now or never
E
My big mistake
B
Was thinking we could last forever
[Pre-Chorus]
A E
Don't think I'll take this lying down
B
What comes around
A G#m
The fight is over, now who wears the crown
[Chorus]
E A
It looks bad, but I'll be okay
B E
It's just a flesh wound anyway
B A
I live to see another day
B E
I guess it's the price I pay
[Interlude]
E B
[Verse 2]
E B
Our only fate was that I never could met your expectation
E
Now it's too late
B
Check the date, the date of expiration
[Pre-Chorus]
A E
Don't think I'll take this lying down
B
What comes around
A G#m
The fight is over, now who wears the crown
[Chorus]
E A
It looks bad, but I'll be okay
B E
It's just a flesh wound anyway
B A
I live to see another day
B E
I guess it's the price I pay
[Interlude]
E A E
[Bridge]
E
Herald angels in the air
E
Have turned to demons everywhere
A
Prisoners of what could not be
E N.C.
Joy has now been misery
[Chorus]
E A
It looks bad, but I'll be okay
B E
It's just a flesh wound anyway
B A
I live to see another day
B E
I guess it's the price I pay
A
It looks bad, but I'll be okay
B E
It's just a flesh wound anyway
B A
I live to see another day
B E
I guess it's the price I pay
[Outro]
E B
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Intro and Verses
The song kicks off with an energized intro using the E and B chords, establishing
the rock vibe right away. The verses continue with this energy, focusing on the
E and B chords to drive the narrative forward.
For the E major chord, you'll place your fingers as follows:
Index finger on the 1st fret of the G (3rd) string
Middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A (5th) string
Ring finger on the 2nd fret of the D (4th) string
The B major chord can be played as a barre chord with your index finger across
all strings at the 2nd fret, and your ring finger barre pressing down the D (4th),
G (3rd), and B (2nd) strings at the 4th fret.
Maintain a rock-solid rhythm with a mix of down and upstrokes to capture
the song's essence.
Pre-Chorus
Transitioning to the pre-chorus introduces the A major and G# minor chords.
The change in harmony adds a layer of tension that builds towards the chorus.
For the A major chord:
Index finger on the 2nd fret of the D (4th) string
Middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G (3rd) string
Ring finger on the 2nd fret of the B (2nd) string
To play the G# minor chord, barre your index finger across all strings at the 4th
fret and place your ring and pinky fingers on the 6th fret of the A (5th) and
D (4th) strings, respectively.
This section requires smooth transitions between chords
to keep the momentum going.
Chorus
The chorus amplifies the song’s emotional and musical intensity, returning
to the E and B chords, and introducing the A major chord to uplift the progression.
This part emphasizes resilience and determination, reflected in both the lyrics
and the driving chord progression.
Pay special attention to the dynamics here, playing with more force to emphasize
the chorus's anthemic quality.
Bridge
The bridge features the same chords but with a focus on creating a sense of
climax before returning to the final chorus. The angelic to demonic narrative
transformation calls for a play on dynamics, perhaps softening your strumming
to highlight the lyrical content before ramping back up for the chorus re-entry.
Outro
The song wraps up on the E and B chords, echoing the intro and verses.
This bookends the song nicely, bringing it to a satisfying close. The outro is
your final chance to pour all the energy back into the performance, ending
on a high note.
Performance Tips
- Emphasize the rhythmic strumming patterns and dynamic changes throughout
the song. This adds to the emotional depth and keeps the energy level high.
- Work on clean transitions between chords, especially when moving to and from
the G# minor chord, as smooth transitions will maintain the flow of the song.
- Engage with the song’s story. The best performances come from connecting
with the music both technically and emotionally.
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