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Used To Be

Steve Darcy

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
EI’m Pulling Out The High School Jersey FBrom The Bottom Shelf.
C#mStaring At The Mirror, Barely RAecognizing Myself.
EI Used To Look Straight Forward, Running BDown A Vision Lane.
C#mNow I’m Turning Backwards Just To NAumb The Daily Pain.
EI Caught Myself Repeating Stories BAt The Bar Last Night.
C#mAbout The Touchdown Pass I Threw BAeneath The Friday Lights.
F#mThe Younger Guys Were Nodding, Looking AEt Their Phones Instead.
AWhile Every Play Was Looping Like A BMovie In My Head.

Chorus
EHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryBthing That Used To Be?
C#mTrading All My Tomorrows Just To BAuy A Memory.
EWhen Did All My Living Shift From "BGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
C#mChasing After Shadows That Will NAever Come Again.
F#mI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m BG#megging It To Wait.
ATrapped Inside The BStories Of A EMan I Used To Hate.

Verse 2
EMy Hands Are Getting Calloused From A BJob That Pays The Rent.
C#mMy Calendar Is Crowded With The TAime That I Already Spent.
EIt’s Safer On The Sideline Where The BPressure Isn't Real.
C#mIt’s Easier To Recollect Than It Is To TAry To Feel.
F#mSo I Bring Up That Summer That We DErove Down To The Coast.
AAnd I Raise Up Another Glass To BToast A Living Ghost.

Chorus
EHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryBthing That Used To Be?
C#mTrading All My Tomorrows Just To BAuy A Memory.
EWhen Did All My Living Shift From "BGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
C#mChasing After Shadows That Will NAever Come Again.
F#mI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m BG#megging It To Wait.
ATrapped Inside The BStories Of A EMan I Used To Hate.

Bridge
C#mThe Scary Truth Is Standing Right In FG#mront Of Me Today.
AIt Hurts To Build A Brand New Life When EOld Ones Fade Away.
C#mIt’s Easier To Talk About The TG#mhings I Already Won.
AThan To Face The Quiet Terror Of The BThings I Haven't Done.

Guitar Solo
E  B  C#m  A
E  B  C#m  A

Chorus
EHow Did I Become A Slave To EveryBthing That Used To Be?
C#mTrading All My Tomorrows Just To BAuy A Memory.
EWhen Did All My Living Shift From "BGoing To" To "Way Back When"?
C#mChasing After Shadows That Will NAever Come Again.
F#mI Used To Ride The Future, Now I’m BG#megging It To Wait.
ATrapped Inside The BStories Of A EMan I Used To Hate.
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Used To Be?

The chords for Used To Be are: E, B, C#m, A, F#m, G#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: E, B, C#m, A, F#m, G#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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