Key: D · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 153 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Cmaj7, Fmaj7, Fmaj7/E, Dm7, G7, Am, F, F/E, C, G/B, C/B, Dm
[Intro] Cmaj7 Fmaj7 x2 [Verse] Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Fmaj7/E How do you know if you've done everything right? Dm7 Is it the love you have at hand G7 Or the cash you kiss at night? Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Fmaj7/E How do you know if it was worth it in the end? Dm7 Did every second really count? G7 Or were there some you should've spent Am F On anything but anyone you love? Am F Was this the life that you were dreaming of? F/E Dm7 A movie night, a yellow light G7 F G7 You're slowin' down and days are adding up [Chorus] C F F/E So don't waste the time you have G/B C C/B Waiting for time to pass Am Dm It's only a lifetime, that’s only a while G7 C It's not worth the anger you felt as a child C F F/E Don't waste the time you have G/B C C/B Waiting for time to pass Am Dm It's only a lifetime, that's not long enough G7 C You're not gonna like it without any love C/B Am Dm7 G7 so don't waste it [Verse] Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Fmaj7/E I'm unimpressed by the people preachin' pain Dm7 In the sake of some small game G7 In the sake of someone's name Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Fmaj7/E I'm unprepared for my loved ones to be gone Dm7 I call 'em way too often now G7 Worry way too much about Mom [Chorus] C F F/E So don't waste the time you have G/B C C/B Waiting for time to pass Am Dm It's only a lifetime, that’s only a while G7 C It's not worth the anger you felt as a child C F F/E Don't waste the time you have G/B C C/B Waiting for time to pass Am Dm It's only a lifetime, that's not long enough G7 C You're not gonna like it without any love C/B so don't waste it [Interlude] Am Dm7 G7 C G/B Am Dm7 G7 [Bridge] Am G/B F It's family and friends and that's the truth Am G/B F F/E The fountain doesn't give you back your youth Dm7 You're stayin' up too late at night and G7 laughin' under kitchen lights Am G7 So hard, you start to cry [Chorus] C F F/E Don't waste the time you have G/B C C/B Waiting for time to pass Am Dm It's only a lifetime, that's not long enough G7 C You're not gonna like it without any love C/B Am so don't waste it
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 15th of October 2021, the track was released. The track is written by FINNEAS

Track Info
Recommended Gear
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: Cmaj7, Fmaj7, Fmaj7/E, Dm7, G7, Am, F, F/E, C, G/B, C/B, Dm
- BPM: 153
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Only A Lifetime in?
Only A Lifetime is in the key of D.
What chords do I need for Only A Lifetime?
You need Cmaj7, Fmaj7, Fmaj7/E, Dm7, G7, Am, F, F/E, C, G/B, C/B, Dm to play Only A Lifetime by FINNEAS.
Do I need a capo for Only A Lifetime?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Only A Lifetime by FINNEAS.
How hard is Only A Lifetime to play on guitar?
Only A Lifetime by FINNEAS is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.