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Id Be A Legend In My Time

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[Intro]
e|-F------0-1-|
B|-----1-----|
G|---2-------| Pluck these notes individually
D|-3---------|
A|-----------|
E|-----------|
[Verse 1]
N.C.                  Bb7  
If heartaches brought fame
In C7love's crazy Fgame
I'd be a Bb7legend C7in my FtimeC7  
If they gave Fgold statueBb7ttes
For C7tears and Fregrets
I'd be a Bb7legend C7in my FtimeBb  F  
[Bridge]
But they Adon't give aA7wards
And there's Dno praise or D7fame
For a Gheart that's been G7broken
Over Clove that's in C7vain
[Verse 2]
FIf loneliness meant world Bb7acclaim
Then everyC7one would know my Fname
I'd be a Bb7legend C7in my Ftime
[Outro]
F  Bb7  C7  F
I'd be a Bb7legend C7in my FtimeF  Bb7  F  

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The story behind the song

Roy Orbison was known for his dark, emotional ballads and a distinctive, powerful voice that often conveyed vulnerability. This song, appearing on his 1961 album Lonely and Blue, fits right into that world of heartfelt expression. It carries the signature emotional depth that made Orbison a unique figure in music, often performing with a quiet intensity. Playing this song channels a profound sense of yearning and self-reflection.

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Id Be A Legend In My Time

by Roy Orbison

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Bb7

[Intro]

e|-------0-1-|

B|-----1-----|

G|---2-------| Pluck these notes individually

D|-3---------|

A|-----------|

E|-----------|

[Verse 1]

Bb7

N.C.

If heartaches brought fame

C7 F

In love's crazy game

Bb7 C7 F C7

I'd be a legend in my time

F Bb7

If they gave gold statuettes

C7 F

For tears and regrets

Bb7 C7 F Bb F

I'd be a legend in my time

[Bridge]

A A7

But they don't give awards

D D7

And there's no praise or fame

G G7

For a heart that's been broken

C C7

Over love that's in vain

[Verse 2]

F Bb7

If loneliness meant world acclaim

C7 F

Then everyone would know my name

Bb7 C7 F

I'd be a legend in my time

[Outro]

F Bb7 C7 F

Bb7 C7 F F Bb7 F

I'd be a legend in my time

About Id Be A Legend In My Time Chords by Roy Orbison

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What key is "Id Be A Legend In My Time" in?

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