This Life Chords
by MercyMe
This Life by MercyMe is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of E with a capo on the 2st fret. It uses the chords E, A, F#m and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
INTRO: (E A) x2
VERSE 1:
E A
This is not my home (this is not my space)
E
This is not my style (this is not my place)
E A
Can’t get comfortable (can’t get settled in)
E
I simply don’t belong (can’t get used to this)
E A
But I’m here right now (I can hear you say)
E
Make the most of Me (this won’t go to waste)
E A
If I’m out of my mind (yeah its all for Christ)
F#m
If I’m making sense (then get in line)
FILL:
F#m D
Every moment is a chance to…. Let your light break through
A D
This life… (oh-oh oh…) This life was meant to shine… x2
VERSE 2:
E A
I don’t have to stall, (I don’t have to wait)
A E
Don’t have to bide my time, (til I make my escape)
E A
‘Cause heaven’s in my heart, (I won’t settle for less)
A F#m
I will lift your name, (by the life I live)
REPEAT FILL AND CHORUS
2:
A
It’s in my heart, it’s in my soul,
D
I’ll live everyday just to make you known… cuz
A D
This life… (oh-oh oh…) This life was meant to… meant to shine…
BRIDGE: x3
E A
Hold your heads up high, this is our moment to rise
A (D) E
We were meant to shine, not just survive
REPEAT CHORUS 1 & 2: x2