It's Been Awhile chords by
Staind

2001•Rock•7.9K views•

Key: G# minor•

Intro 1

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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Verse 1

G#m

G#m

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And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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Since I could

C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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hold my head up high

And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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Since I first saw you

G#m

G#m

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And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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Since I could stand

C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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on my own two feet a_ gain

And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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Since I could call you

Chorus 1

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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And every_ thing I can't re_ mem_ ber

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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As fucked up as it all may seem

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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The con_ se_ quen_ ces

F#

F#

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C#

C#

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that are ren_ dered

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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I've stretched my_ self

F#

F#

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C#

C#

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beyond my means

Verse 2

G#m

G#m

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And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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Since I can say

C#

C#

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that I wasn't addicted

G#m

G#m

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And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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Since I can say I love

C#

C#

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my_ self as well and

G#m

G#m

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it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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Since I've gone and fucked things up

C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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just like I always do

And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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But all that shit seems to

C#

C#

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dis_ ap_ pear when I'm with you

Chorus 2

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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And every_ thing I can't re_ mem_ ber

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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As fucked up as it all may seem

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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The con_ se_ quen_ ces

F#

F#

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C#

C#

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that I've ren_ dered

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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I've gone and fucked things up

F#

F#

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C#

C#

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a_ gain, again

Bridge 1

F#

F#

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C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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Why must I feel this way?

F#

F#

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C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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Just make this go a_ way

F#

F#

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C#

C#

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Just one more peaceful day

G#m

G#m

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G#m

G#m

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Verse 3

G#m

G#m

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And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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Since I could

C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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look at myself straight

And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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Since I said I'm sor_ ry

G#m

G#m

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And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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Since I've seen the way

C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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the cand_ les light your face

And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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But I can still remember

C#

C#

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just the way you taste

Chorus 3

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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And every_ thing I can't re_ mem_ ber

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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F#

F#

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As fucked up as it all may seem to be,

C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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and I know it's me

B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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I cannot blame this on my fat_ her

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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F#

F#

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C#

C#

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He did the best he could for me

Outro 1

G#m

G#m

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And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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Since I could

C#

C#

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G#m

G#m

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hold my head up high

And it's been awhile

B

B

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F#

F#

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Since I said I'm sor_ ry

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Chords

G#m
B
F#
C#

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of It's Been Awhile?

The original key of It's Been Awhile by Staind is G# minor.

What are the main chords for It's Been Awhile?

The primary chords used in It's Been Awhile are G#m, B, F#, C#, G#madd9.

Do I need a capo to play It's Been Awhile?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is It's Been Awhile beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G#m, B, F#, C#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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What is the tempo (BPM) of It's Been Awhile?

The tempo of It's Been Awhile is approximately 117 beats per minute.

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