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May It Last chords by
The Avett Brothers
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
A
A

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Verse 1
A
A

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D
D

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There is a sea and I am a captain

Of something unknown,
A
A

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D
D

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waves high as mountains
A
A

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D
D

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There is a key and there is a lie
A
A

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Here's to times that I catch it

May it last through the night
D
D

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Verse 2
Gm
Gm
3

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D
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Gm
Gm
3

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I'm as low as they come
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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I'm what shouldn't be done
D
D

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Filthy and lost

Still up for trying
Em
Em

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Gm
Gm
3

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You're the one
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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reason why
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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I look up and smile
D
D

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Wishing alone
Em
Em

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E
E

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And I'm ready to forge ahead
Verse 3
A
A

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D
D

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There is a sea and I am a captain
A
A

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Of something unknown,
D
D

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waves high as mountains
A
A

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D
D

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There is a key and there is a lie
A
A

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Here's to times that I catch it

May it last through the night
D
D

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Verse 4
Gm
Gm
3

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D
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Gm
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3

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Dark thoughts are hidden
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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Masked in the shadows
D
D

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Times they estrange
Em
Em

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Gm
Gm
3

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Colors are full
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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We all will fit in

Climb in our armor
D
D

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Gm
Gm
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D
D

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Traveling fast
Gm
Gm
3

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The judgement is past
D
D

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Em
Em

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E
E

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Now it's time to go on
Verse 5
A
A

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There is a sea and I am
D
D

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a captain

Of something unknown,
A
A

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D
D

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waves high as mountains
A
A

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D
D

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There is a key and there is a lie
A
A

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Here's to times that I catch it
D
D

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May it last through the night
A
A

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Interlude 1
E
E

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A

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Gm
Gm
3

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Verse 6
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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Limbs that won't turn
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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When the fire won't burn
D
D

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Like it did when we felt it
Em
Em

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Gm
Gm
3

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Deep in our hearts
D
D

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Gm
Gm
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Untie the rudder
D
D

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Gm
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Guide them away
D
D

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Take me off sir
Em
Em

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E
E

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Take me off sir
Verse 7
A
A

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There is a sea and I am
D
D

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a captain

Of something unknown,
A
A

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D
D

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waves high as mountains
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D
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There is a key and there is a lie
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A

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Here's to times that I catch it
Outro 1

May it last through the night
D
D

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A
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Chords

  • A

  • D

  • Gm

    3

  • Em

  • E

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of May It Last by The Avett Brothers is E major.

The primary chords used in May It Last are B, E, Am, F#m, F#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of May It Last is approximately 70 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of May It Last using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for May It Last. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Avett Brothers.

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