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Intro 1
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F#m
F#m
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Verse 1
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I never knew someone was out there
Bm
Bm
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A long way from nowhere
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Who could open my eyes
Verse 2
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All this time while I'm sleeping
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The world changed around me
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Now I've never felt more alive
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Verse 3


I'm waking up
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From a life left behind
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To see what lies ahead
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G#dim
G#dim
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Esus4
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I'm wak ing up
A
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Verse 4


Faythe found the way
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To bring them together
Bm
Bm
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Once and forever
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And won't let them go
Verse 5
A
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Nothing I say
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Can keep her from leaving
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Her life has a meaning
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I lost her a long time ago
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Verse 6


I'm waking up
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From a life left behind
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To see what lies ahead
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I'm waking up
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I'm waking
Verse 7
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up
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Now that yesterday's gone
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D

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Won't close my eyes again
F
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G#dim
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I'm wak ing up
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I plan to return well-disguised
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Make Make sure that I'm
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not recognized
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Tomorrow a new sun will rise
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And somehow I'll find you
Verse 8
Dm
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Bm
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Nothing will stand in my way
Bdim
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Soon I will see you again
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Esus4
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Verse 9
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I'm waking up
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From a life left behind
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To see what lies ahead
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I'm waking up
Verse 10
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I'm waking up

(I'm waking up)
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Now that yesterday's gone

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I won't close my eyes
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(I will never look back)
G#dim
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F#m
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I'm wak ing up
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You'll be her shadow as she
Verse 11
Bm
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moves,

my son
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But she can never know of it
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She is alone and rebel comes
C#m
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from every where
Verse 12
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I'll keep her safe from all
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danger
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D#m
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Won't let her out of my sight
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D#m
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Did I fail to mention my honest intentions?
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G#m
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This is the chance I deserve
Verse 13
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Abdim
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Heed my words
F#
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Justice will be served
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Chords

  • Em

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • C

  • F

  • Esus4

  • E

  • G#dim

    6

  • Dm

  • Bdim

  • Bb

  • Abm

    4

  • Ebm

    6

  • C#m

    4

  • D#

    6

  • G#m

    4

  • B

    2

  • D#m

    6

  • Abdim

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  • F#

    2

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What is the original key of A Life Left Behind?

The original key of A Life Left Behind by Dream Theater is D major.

What are the main chords for A Life Left Behind?

The primary chords used in A Life Left Behind are Em, D, A, G, Am, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play A Life Left Behind?

No capo is required for this song.

Is A Life Left Behind beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, D, A, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of A Life Left Behind?

The tempo of A Life Left Behind is approximately 77 beats per minute.

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