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Used To Be

Steve Darcy

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Used To Be by Steve Darcy

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
CI’m Pulling Out The High School Jersey FGrom The Bottom Shelf.
AmStaring At The Mirror, Barely FRecognizing Myself.
CI Used To Look Straight Forward, Running GDown A Vision Lane.
AmNow I’m Turning Backwards Just To FNumb The Daily Pain.
CI Caught Myself Repeating Stories GAt The Bar Last Night.
AmAbout The Touchdown Pass I Threw FBeneath The Friday Lights.
DmThe Younger Guys Were Nodding, Looking CAt Their Phones Instead.
FWhile Every Play Was Looping Like A GMovie In My Head.

Chorus
CHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryGthing That Used To Be?
AmTrading All My Tomorrows Just To FBuy A Memory.
CWhen Did All My Living Shift From "GGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
AmChasing After Shadows That Will FNever Come Again.
DmI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m EmBegging It To Wait.
FTrapped Inside The GStories Of A CMan I Used To Hate.

Verse 2
CMy Hands Are Getting Calloused From A GJob That Pays The Rent.
AmMy Calendar Is Crowded With The FTime That I Already Spent.
CIt’s Safer On The Sideline Where The GPressure Isn't Real.
AmIt’s Easier To Recollect Than It Is To FTry To Feel.
DmSo I Bring Up That Summer That We CDrove Down To The Coast.
FAnd I Raise Up Another Glass To GToast A Living Ghost.

Chorus
CHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryGthing That Used To Be?
AmTrading All My Tomorrows Just To FBuy A Memory.
CWhen Did All My Living Shift From "GGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
AmChasing After Shadows That Will FNever Come Again.
DmI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m EmBegging It To Wait.
FTrapped Inside The GStories Of A CMan I Used To Hate.

Bridge
AmThe Scary Truth Is Standing Right In EmFront Of Me Today.
FIt Hurts To Build A Brand New Life When COld Ones Fade Away.
AmIt’s Easier To Talk About The EmThings I Already Won.
FThan To Face The Quiet Terror Of The GThings I Haven't Done.

Guitar Solo
C  G  Am  F
C  G  Am  F

Chorus
CHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryGthing That Used To Be?
AmTrading All My Tomorrows Just To FBuy A Memory.
CWhen Did All My Living Shift From "GGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
AmChasing After Shadows That Will FNever Come Again.
DmI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m EmBegging It To Wait.
FTrapped Inside The GStories Of A CMan I Used To Hate.
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FAQ

What are the chords for Used To Be?

The chords for Used To Be are: C, G, Am, F, Dm, Em

What is the original key of Used To Be?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Used To Be?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Used To Be in another key?

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

Can Used To Be be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Used To Be on ukulele?

Chord Used To Be can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Used To Be?

Used To Be uses 6 chords: C, G, Am, F, Dm, Em

What is the easiest way to play Used To Be?

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 Used To Be released in?

Used To Be was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Used To Be?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Used To Be 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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