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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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When we were
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greened and young as shoots
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The world took off beneath our boots
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Oh we were picked when
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we were young
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Gentle words and modesty
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When we turned towards the tide
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Choirs screamed in their delight
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Oh I am ripe and ready now
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My heart is heavy, it's going to fall
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Out of my body
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Verse 2

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Unto love, unto love
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Oh my heart is heavy,
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it's going to fall
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Out of my body
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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Would have died without
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Your gardens of eternal life
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That you kept so well, kept so well
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Could have lived without
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The fall into the tragedy
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But I'm not Adam
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And you're not eve
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They were brave
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enough to leave
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When they were told leave it behind
Interlude 2
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Verse 4
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Leave it behind
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It behind
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They were brave enough to leave
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When they were told
Outro 1

Leave it behind
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

  • Am

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of To Leave It Behind by Great Lake Swimmers is G major.

The primary chords used in To Leave It Behind are G, D, C, Am, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of To Leave It Behind is approximately 102 beats per minute.

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

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