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Its Been Awhile

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This is E-flat tuning but all the chord names are based on standard tuning.
    Asus4  Cadd9  Dsus2
E     0      3      0
B     3      3      3
G     2      0      2
D     2      2      0
A     0      3      X
E
     X      X      X
[Intro]
(play twice):
Asus4  (pick 5-3-4-2-3-4-3)
Cadd9  (pick 5-3-4-2-3-4-3)
G      (pick 6-3-4-2-3-4-2-3-4)
Dsus2  (pick 1-2-3-2)
Strum pattern: DDU UDU
[Verse]
Asus4        Cadd9
It's been awhile
            G    Dsus2           Asus4
Since I could    hold my head up high
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
              G       Dsus2 Asus4
Since I first saw you
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
              G           Dsus2          Asus4
Since I could stand on my own two feet again
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
              G         Dsus2  Am
Since I could call you
[Chorus]
         C                 G    D Am
And everything I can't remember
             C              G    D Am
As fucked up as it all may seem
         C                 G        D Am
The consequences that I've rendered
                 C              G    D Asus4
I've stretched myself beyond my means
[Verse]
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
            G          Dsus2            Asus4
Since I can say that I wasn't addicted
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
            G             Dsus2       Asus4
Since I can say I love myself as well
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
                    G                Dsus2              Asus4
Since I've gone and fucked things up just like I always do
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
             G             Dsus2                       Am
But all that shit seems to disappear when I'm with you
[Chorus]
         C                 G    D Am
And everything I can't remember
             C              G   D Am
As fucked up as it all may seem
         C                 G        D Am
The consequences that I've rendered
              C                 G     D G D Am
I've gone and fucked things up again again
[Bridge]
                     G    D Am
Why must I feel this way
                   G   D Am
Just make this go away
                       G    D Am Asus4
Just one more peaceful day
[Verse]
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
             G   Dsus2              Asus4
Since I could    look at myself straight
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
                 G     Dsus2 Asus4
Since I said I'm sorry
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
                    G       Dsus2              Asus4
Since I've seen the way the candles light your face
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
          G              Dsus2            Am
But I can still remember just the way you taste
[Chorus]
         C                 G    D Am
And everything I can't remember
             C              G   D                  Am
As fucked up as it all may seem to be I know it's me
         C                G   D   Am
I cannot blame this on my father
           C                 G  D Asus4
He did the best he could for me
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
            G    Dsus2           Asus4
Since I could    hold my head up high
                 Cadd9
And it's been awhile
                 G
Since I said I'm sorry

Its Been Awhile chords and lyrics

Free chords for Its Been Awhile by Staind. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

This is E-flat tuning but all the chord names are based on standard tuning.
B     3      3      3
G     2      0      2
D     2      2      0
A     0      3      X
E     X      X      X
[Intro]
(play twice):
Strum pattern: DDU UDU
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Verse]
[Chorus]

Its Been Awhile Chords by Staind

Learn how to play Its Been Awhile by Staind with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Its Been Awhile chords”, “Its Been Awhile guitar chords”, or “Staind Its Been Awhile chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Its Been Awhile chords and for experienced players who want accurate Its Been Awhile lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, Asus4, Cadd9, Dsus2, B, G.

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Is "Its Been Awhile" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Its Been Awhile" in?

The chords for "Its Been Awhile" show the original chord names (including E, Asus4, Cadd9, Dsus2, B, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.