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Used To Be

Steve Darcy

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Used To Be by Steve Darcy in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
AI’m Pulling Out The High School Jersey FErom The Bottom Shelf.
F#mStaring At The Mirror, Barely RDecognizing Myself.
AI Used To Look Straight Forward, Running EDown A Vision Lane.
F#mNow I’m Turning Backwards Just To NDumb The Daily Pain.
AI Caught Myself Repeating Stories EAt The Bar Last Night.
F#mAbout The Touchdown Pass I Threw BDeneath The Friday Lights.
BmThe Younger Guys Were Nodding, Looking AAt Their Phones Instead.
DWhile Every Play Was Looping Like A EMovie In My Head.

Chorus
AHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryEthing That Used To Be?
F#mTrading All My Tomorrows Just To BDuy A Memory.
AWhen Did All My Living Shift From "EGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
F#mChasing After Shadows That Will NDever Come Again.
BmI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m C#mBegging It To Wait.
DTrapped Inside The EStories Of A AMan I Used To Hate.

Verse 2
AMy Hands Are Getting Calloused From A EJob That Pays The Rent.
F#mMy Calendar Is Crowded With The TDime That I Already Spent.
AIt’s Safer On The Sideline Where The EPressure Isn't Real.
F#mIt’s Easier To Recollect Than It Is To TDry To Feel.
BmSo I Bring Up That Summer That We ADrove Down To The Coast.
DAnd I Raise Up Another Glass To EToast A Living Ghost.

Chorus
AHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryEthing That Used To Be?
F#mTrading All My Tomorrows Just To BDuy A Memory.
AWhen Did All My Living Shift From "EGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
F#mChasing After Shadows That Will NDever Come Again.
BmI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m C#mBegging It To Wait.
DTrapped Inside The EStories Of A AMan I Used To Hate.

Bridge
F#mThe Scary Truth Is Standing Right In FC#mront Of Me Today.
DIt Hurts To Build A Brand New Life When AOld Ones Fade Away.
F#mIt’s Easier To Talk About The TC#mhings I Already Won.
DThan To Face The Quiet Terror Of The EThings I Haven't Done.

Guitar Solo
A  E  F#m  D
A  E  F#m  D

Chorus
AHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryEthing That Used To Be?
F#mTrading All My Tomorrows Just To BDuy A Memory.
AWhen Did All My Living Shift From "EGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
F#mChasing After Shadows That Will NDever Come Again.
BmI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m C#mBegging It To Wait.
DTrapped Inside The EStories Of A AMan I Used To Hate.
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Used To Be?

The chords for Used To Be are: A, E, F#m, D, Bm, C#m

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: A, E, F#m, D, Bm, C#m

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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