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Used To Be

Steve Darcy

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
DI’m Pulling Out The High School Jersey FArom The Bottom Shelf.
BmStaring At The Mirror, Barely GRecognizing Myself.
DI Used To Look Straight Forward, Running ADown A Vision Lane.
BmNow I’m Turning Backwards Just To GNumb The Daily Pain.
DI Caught Myself Repeating Stories AAt The Bar Last Night.
BmAbout The Touchdown Pass I Threw GBeneath The Friday Lights.
EmThe Younger Guys Were Nodding, Looking DAt Their Phones Instead.
GWhile Every Play Was Looping Like A AMovie In My Head.

Chorus
DHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryAthing That Used To Be?
BmTrading All My Tomorrows Just To GBuy A Memory.
DWhen Did All My Living Shift From "AGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
BmChasing After Shadows That Will GNever Come Again.
EmI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m F#mBegging It To Wait.
GTrapped Inside The AStories Of A DMan I Used To Hate.

Verse 2
DMy Hands Are Getting Calloused From A AJob That Pays The Rent.
BmMy Calendar Is Crowded With The GTime That I Already Spent.
DIt’s Safer On The Sideline Where The APressure Isn't Real.
BmIt’s Easier To Recollect Than It Is To GTry To Feel.
EmSo I Bring Up That Summer That We DDrove Down To The Coast.
GAnd I Raise Up Another Glass To AToast A Living Ghost.

Chorus
DHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryAthing That Used To Be?
BmTrading All My Tomorrows Just To GBuy A Memory.
DWhen Did All My Living Shift From "AGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
BmChasing After Shadows That Will GNever Come Again.
EmI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m F#mBegging It To Wait.
GTrapped Inside The AStories Of A DMan I Used To Hate.

Bridge
BmThe Scary Truth Is Standing Right In F#mFront Of Me Today.
GIt Hurts To Build A Brand New Life When DOld Ones Fade Away.
BmIt’s Easier To Talk About The F#mThings I Already Won.
GThan To Face The Quiet Terror Of The AThings I Haven't Done.

Guitar Solo
D  A  Bm  G
D  A  Bm  G

Chorus
DHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryAthing That Used To Be?
BmTrading All My Tomorrows Just To GBuy A Memory.
DWhen Did All My Living Shift From "AGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
BmChasing After Shadows That Will GNever Come Again.
EmI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m F#mBegging It To Wait.
GTrapped Inside The AStories Of A DMan I Used To Hate.
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Used To Be?

The chords for Used To Be are: D, A, Bm, G, Em, F#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: D, A, Bm, G, Em, F#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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