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Life by the Drop Chords – Guitar
A poignant acoustic blues ballad by Stevie Ray Vaughan about friendship and the passage of time. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Blues Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and focus on the vocal melody; let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Verse 2
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Bridge
A E
Hello there my old friend
A E A
Not so long ago it was ’til the end
A E
We played outside in the pourin’ rain
A E A E
And on our way up the road we started over again
Verse 3
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Practice tip: Practice the simple A to E chord change until it’s automatic, then focus on telling the story with your voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Life by the Drop"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, E, D and G.
Is "Life by the Drop" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Life by the Drop" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Life by the Drop"?
It was written by Doyle Bramhall, and released in 1991.
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Life by the Drop Chords – Ukulele
A poignant acoustic blues ballad by Stevie Ray Vaughan about friendship and the passage of time. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Blues Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and focus on the vocal melody; let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Verse 2
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Bridge
A E
Hello there my old friend
A E A
Not so long ago it was ’til the end
A E
We played outside in the pourin’ rain
A E A E
And on our way up the road we started over again
Verse 3
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Practice tip: Practice the simple A to E chord change until it’s automatic, then focus on telling the story with your voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Life by the Drop"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, E, D and G.
Is "Life by the Drop" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Life by the Drop" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Life by the Drop"?
It was written by Doyle Bramhall, and released in 1991.
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Etap to play
Dtap to play
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Life by the Drop Chords – Piano
A poignant acoustic blues ballad by Stevie Ray Vaughan about friendship and the passage of time. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Blues Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and focus on the vocal melody; let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Verse 2
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Bridge
A E
Hello there my old friend
A E A
Not so long ago it was ’til the end
A E
We played outside in the pourin’ rain
A E A E
And on our way up the road we started over again
Verse 3
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Practice tip: Practice the simple A to E chord change until it’s automatic, then focus on telling the story with your voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Life by the Drop"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, E, D and G.
Is "Life by the Drop" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Life by the Drop" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Life by the Drop"?
It was written by Doyle Bramhall, and released in 1991.
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Etap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Life by the Drop Chords – Banjo
A poignant acoustic blues ballad by Stevie Ray Vaughan about friendship and the passage of time. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Blues Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and focus on the vocal melody; let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Verse 2
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Bridge
A E
Hello there my old friend
A E A
Not so long ago it was ’til the end
A E
We played outside in the pourin’ rain
A E A E
And on our way up the road we started over again
Verse 3
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Practice tip: Practice the simple A to E chord change until it’s automatic, then focus on telling the story with your voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Life by the Drop"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, E, D and G.
Is "Life by the Drop" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Life by the Drop" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Life by the Drop"?
It was written by Doyle Bramhall, and released in 1991.
Atap to play
Etap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Life by the Drop Chords – Mandolin
A poignant acoustic blues ballad by Stevie Ray Vaughan about friendship and the passage of time. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Blues Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light touch and focus on the vocal melody; let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Verse 2
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Bridge
A E
Hello there my old friend
A E A
Not so long ago it was ’til the end
A E
We played outside in the pourin’ rain
A E A E
And on our way up the road we started over again
Verse 3
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Practice tip: Practice the simple A to E chord change until it’s automatic, then focus on telling the story with your voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Life by the Drop"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, E, D and G.
Is "Life by the Drop" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Life by the Drop" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Life by the Drop"?
It was written by Doyle Bramhall, and released in 1991.
Atap to play
Etap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Life by the Drop Chords – Harmonica
A poignant acoustic blues ballad by Stevie Ray Vaughan about friendship and the passage of time. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Blues Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light touch and focus on the vocal melody; let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Verse 2
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Bridge
A E
Hello there my old friend
A E A
Not so long ago it was ’til the end
A E
We played outside in the pourin’ rain
A E A E
And on our way up the road we started over again
Verse 3
A E A
Just a thought before we pack our bags
A E A E
Time is all we’ve had and all we lack
A E A
I guess it’s not too late to learn
A E A E
To give and then return and not get burned
Chorus
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
A E
And life by the drop
A E A
It’s a measure of people and trust
Practice tip: Practice the simple A to E chord change until it’s automatic, then focus on telling the story with your voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Life by the Drop"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, E, D and G.
Is "Life by the Drop" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Life by the Drop" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Life by the Drop"?
It was written by Doyle Bramhall, and released in 1991.