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Jimmy Buffett (Feat. Martina McBride)- Trip Around The Sun
***RWJ TAB***
***Capo on 2nd fret***
[Intro]
G
[Verse]
GHere 'em singing happy Bmbirthday
ABetter think about the Gwish I make
This Bbdim7year gone Bmby ain't been a Apiece of Dcake
Every day's a Bmrevolution
APull it together and it Gcomes undone
Just Bbdim7one more Bmcandle and a Atrip around the Dsun.
[Chorus]
I'm just Ghanging on while this old world keeps Dspinning
And it's Bmgood to know it's Aout of my conGtrol.
If there's Gone thing that I've learned from all this Dliving
Is that it Bmwouldn't change a Athing if I let Ggo.
[Verse]
No, you never see it Bmcoming,
AAlways wind up wondering Gwhere it went.
Only Bbdim7time will Bmtell
If it was Atime well Dspent
It's another reveBmlation,
ACelebrating what I Gshould have done
With thesBbdim7e souveBmnirs of my Atrip around the Dsun.
[Chorus]
I'm just Ghanging on while this old world keeps Dspinning
And it's Bmgood to know it's Aout of my conGtrol.
If there's Gone thing that I've learned from all this Dliving
Is that it Bmwouldn't change a Athing if I let Ggo.A  
[Interlude]
Bm   A   G
Bbdim7 Bm  A  D
[Verse]
Yes, I'll make a resoBmlution
AThat I'll never make Ganother one.
Just Bbdim7enjoy this Bmride on my
Atrip around the Dsun.
          Bbdim7        Bm    G(Fade)
Just enjoy this ride

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The story behind the song

Jimmy Buffett was known for his tropical music sound, blending country, rock, folk, and calypso, often portraying a lifestyle of "island escapism" and promoting enjoying life and following passions. This song, "Trip Around The Sun," reflects that spirit, inviting you to embrace the journey of life's passing year. It plays like a warm reminder to savor each moment as time gracefully unfolds.

AI-written from these sources:Jimmy Buffett — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Trip Around The Sun

by Jimmy Buffett

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Bbdim7

Jimmy Buffett (Feat. Martina McBride)- Trip Around The Sun

***RWJ TAB***

***Capo on 2nd fret***

[Intro]

[Verse]

G Bm

Here 'em singing happy birthday

A G

Better think about the wish I make

Bbdim7 Bm A D

This year gone by ain't been a piece of cake

Every day's a revolution

A G

Pull it together and it comes undone

Bbdim7 Bm A D

Just one more candle and a trip around the sun.

[Chorus]

G D

I'm just hanging on while this old world keeps spinning

Bm A G

And it's good to know it's out of my control.

G D

If there's one thing that I've learned from all this living

Bm A G

Is that it wouldn't change a thing if I let go.

[Verse]

No, you never see it coming,

A G

Always wind up wondering where it went.

Bbdim7 Bm

Only time will tell

A D

If it was time well spent

It's another revelation,

A G

Celebrating what I should have done

Bbdim7 Bm A D

With these souvenirs of my trip around the sun.

[Chorus]

G D

I'm just hanging on while this old world keeps spinning

Bm A G

And it's good to know it's out of my control.

G D

If there's one thing that I've learned from all this living

Bm A G A

Is that it wouldn't change a thing if I let go.

[Interlude]

Bm A G

Bbdim7 Bm A D

[Verse]

Yes, I'll make a resolution

A G

That I'll never make another one.

Bbdim7 Bm

Just enjoy this ride on my

A D

trip around the sun.

Bbdim7 Bm G

(Fade)

Just enjoy this ride

About Trip Around The Sun Chords by Jimmy Buffett

Learn how to play Trip Around The Sun by Jimmy Buffett with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Trip Around The Sun chords”, “Trip Around The Sun guitar chords”, or “Jimmy Buffett Trip Around The Sun 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 Trip Around The Sun chords and for experienced players who want accurate Trip Around The Sun lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Bm, A, Bbdim7, D.

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