Chords with lyrics
Tuning: G C E A (G C E A)
Key: C
Difficulty: Intermediate
Verse 1:
Ab Gm Fm
Seasons never change, the sun, it always shines
Cm Gm Ab
Swimming in Palm Springs, losing track of time
Gm Fm
It's easy just to float, to enjoy the ride
Gm Ab
Don't be critical, only bring good vibes
Gm Fm
Have a little fun, join in with the tribe
Cm Gm Ab
There ain't nothing wrong with turning off my mind
Gm Fm
But if my old friends, they could see me now
Gm
Would they recognize?
Chorus:
Ab
On the 4th of July
Gm Fm G
Take a look around you, how did we get so high?
Ab
On the 4th of July
Fm G
How can we be humble living in paradise? Oh
Verse 3:
Ab
Summer lasts forever
Gm Fm
But I know that the best times never last
Cm Ab Cm
Says she wants the shoes in every color
Ab Fm Ebm Gm
Whatever makes you feel good can't be bad
Ab F
How much is enough? It's all gonna burn
Cm Gm Ab
Doing what we love with every cent we earn
Cm Gm Fm
These luxuries do lie, they say do not be ashamed
Gm
Where'd you lose your pride?
Chorus:
Ab Gm
On the 4th of July
Fm Cm
Take a look around you, how did we get so high?
Ab Gb
On the 4th of July
Fm G Ab
How can we be humble living in paradise? Oh
Bridge:
Cm Gm Fm
Feels like I've got so far away
Cm Gm Ab
From living hand to mouth and day to day
Ab Fm
Oh, what I know now is that I wouldn't be here with you
G Gm Fm
If somebody up there weren't looking out for me
G7 Cm Eb
Outro:
Fm G
I think that I'm special, you say that it's selfish
Cm Eb
I'll never forget what you gave up for me
Fm G
Why you think I'm special if I'm only selfish?
Cm Eb
I'll never forget what you gave up for me
Fm G
Thought that I was special, you say that I'm selfish
Cm7 Eb
I'll never forget what you gave up for me
Fm G
Why should I be special if I'm only selfish?
Cm Eb
I'll never forget what you gave up for me
Fm G
What makes me so special? You think that I'm selfish
Cm7 Eb7
I'll never forget what you gave up for me