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This Is Not Forever

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for This Is Not Forever by James Blunt

Intro
C Em G Am

Verse 1
CCan I Just Say, They Make You Feel Like A FaEmilure?
EmMake You Feel Like You Need A SaGvior
GBut No One's SavingAm7 You
CCan I Just Say, There's Something That They Put In The WEm7ater?
Em7It's Giving Everyone A DisGorder
GIt's How They OrderAm You

Pre-Chorus
CBut When I Look Back Now, These Eyes Are Older
EmWe've Been Living A Lie That They Told Us Was ODver
DIt Isn't Over

Chorus
CSo Come And See The RevEmelries,G The Way We Looked And HDow
CCaught Between The AnEmswers And The QuesGtions They AlDlowed
CAnd If You Want These KEmind Of Dreams BefGore They're Dying ODut
AmOh, This Is Not ForGeverD​
CIt's Just For NEmow G​
AmIt's Just For NCow Em   G​

Interlude
Am

Key Change - Capo 2 : F#m)

Verse 2
CCan I Just Say, There's Something Feels Safe In The DaEmnger?
EmLike Taking My Sweets From A StrGanger
GWho? I Don't Need To KAmnow
CBut If You Say, You Don't Know What You See In The MiEmrror
EmIt's Never Gonna Get Any CleGarer
GUntil We Meet AAmgain, Oh

Pre-Chorus
C'Cause When I Look Back Now As We're All Getting Older
EmA Little Bit Closer To The Day That It's ODver
DIt Isn't Over

Chorus
CSo Come And See The RevEmelries,G The Way We Looked And HDow
CCaught Between The AnEmswers And The QuesGtions They AlDlowed
CAnd If You Want These KEmind Of Dreams BefGore They're Dying ODut
DOh, TAmhis Is Not ForGeverD​
DOh, TAmhis Is Not ForGeverD​
DIt's Just For NCow Em   G  Am​
AmIt's Just For NCow Em   D​

Bridge
AmWe're Trying To Write A YelClow
CA Song That Somebody KEmnows
EmFor All The High And The LDows
AmAnd If You're Wondering WChy
CThere's Nothing Shorter Than LEmife
EmSo Don't Wait Till You DDie

Chorus
CSo Come And See The RevEmelries,G The Way We Looked And HDow
CCaught Between The AnEmswers And The QuesGtions They AlDlowed
CAnd If You Want These KEmind Of Dreams BefGore They're Dying ODut
DOh, TAmhis Is Not ForGeverD​
DOh, TAmhis Is Not ForGeverD​
DIt's Just For NCow Em   G  Am​
AmIt's Just For NCow Em   G  Am​
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FAQ

What are the chords for This Is Not Forever?

The chords for This Is Not Forever are: C, Em, G, Am, Am7, Em7, D

What is the original key of This Is Not Forever?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing This Is Not Forever?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play This Is Not Forever in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can This Is Not Forever be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play This Is Not Forever on ukulele?

Chord This Is Not Forever can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in This Is Not Forever?

This Is Not Forever uses 7 chords: C, Em, G, Am, Am7, Em7, D

What is the easiest way to play This Is Not Forever?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was This Is Not Forever released in?

This Is Not Forever was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for This Is Not Forever?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch This Is Not Forever to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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