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I Bet My Life

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Notes:
~ The F's in the chorus are really quick, only strummed on the word "bet." 
~ To make the transitions easier, play the F as an F/C shape (x3321x) and don't
  use your index finger when playing the G like so:
  __G____     xF/C____x     xG/B____x
  ||||||     ||||1|     ||||||
  |2||||     |||2||     |1||||
  3||||4     |34|||     ||||3| 
  ||||||     ||||||     ||||||
  ||||||     ||||||     ||||||
Capo: 1
[Verse 1]
AmI know I Gtook the path that Cyou would never Fwant for me
AmI know I Glet you down, didn't CI?
AmSo many sGleepless nights where Cyou were waitinFg up on me
AmWell I'm just a Gslave unto the nCight
[Pre-Chorus]
AmNow remember when I Gtold you that's the Clast you'll see oFf me
AmRemember when I bGroke you down to tCears
AmI know I Gtook the path that Cyou would neveFr want for me
AmI gave you Ghell through all the Cyears
[Chorus]
So CI, I Fbet my Clife, I bFet my lCife, I Fbet my lCife on Gyou
CI, I bFet my lCife, I bFet my lCife, I Fbet my lCife on Gyou
[Verse 2]
AmI've been aGround the world but nCever in my Fwildest dreams
AmWould I come runGning home to yCou
AmI've told a miGllion lies but nCow I tell a siFngle truth
AmThere's you in eGverything I Cdo
[Pre-Chorus]
AmNow remember when I Gtold you that's the Clast you'll see oFf me
AmRemember when I bGroke you down to tCears
AmI know I Gtook the path that Cyou would neveFr want for me
AmI gave you Ghell through all the Cyears
[Chorus]
So CI, I Fbet my Clife, I bFet my lCife, I Fbet my lCife on Gyou
CI, I bFet my lCife, I bFet my lCife, I Fbet my lCife on Gyou
[Bridge]
Dm  G   Am  G/B  C
DmDon't tell me that I'm wGrong 
I've walked that road bAmefore and lGeft you on your Cown
And Dmplease believe them when they Gsay
That it's left for yesterdAmay and the rG/Becords that I've pClayed
Please Dmforgive me for Gall I've Cdone
[Chorus]
So CI, I Fbet my Clife, I bFet my lCife, I Fbet my lCife on Gyou
CI, I bFet my lCife, I bFet my lCife, I Fbet my lCife on Gyou
[Outro]
C F C F C F C G
C F C F C F C G

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The story behind the song

This song delves into the complex relationship between lead singer Dan Reynolds and his parents. He shared that despite periods of strain and difficulty, the track ultimately serves as a celebration of the enduring bond they share. Released as the lead single from their 2015 album Smoke + Mirrors, it captures a deeply personal journey of connection and reconciliation. Playing this song can feel like an exploration of family ties, with all their challenges and unwavering love.

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I Bet My Life

by Imagine Dragons

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F/C

G/B

Notes:

~ The F's in the chorus are really quick, only strummed on the word "bet."

~ To make the transitions easier, play the F as an F/C shape (x3321x) and don't

use your index finger when playing the G like so:

G F/C G/B

______ x____x x____x

|||||| ||||1| ||||||

|2|||| |||2|| |1||||

3||||4 |34||| ||||3|

|||||| |||||| ||||||

Capo: 1

[Verse 1]

Am G C F

I know I took the path that you would never want for me

Am G C

I know I let you down, didn't I?

Am G C F

So many sleepless nights where you were waiting up on me

Am G C

Well I'm just a slave unto the night

[Pre-Chorus]

Am G C F

Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me

Am G C

Remember when I broke you down to tears

Am G C F

I know I took the path that you would never want for me

Am G C

I gave you hell through all the years

[Chorus]

C F C F C F C G

So I, I bet my life, I bet my life, I bet my life on you

C F C F C F C G

I, I bet my life, I bet my life, I bet my life on you

[Verse 2]

Am G C F

I've been around the world but never in my wildest dreams

Am G C

Would I come running home to you

Am G C F

I've told a million lies but now I tell a single truth

Am G C

There's you in everything I do

[Pre-Chorus]

Am G C F

Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me

Am G C

Remember when I broke you down to tears

Am G C F

I know I took the path that you would never want for me

Am G C

I gave you hell through all the years

[Chorus]

C F C F C F C G

So I, I bet my life, I bet my life, I bet my life on you

C F C F C F C G

I, I bet my life, I bet my life, I bet my life on you

[Bridge]

Dm G Am G/B C

Dm G

Don't tell me that I'm wrong

Am G C

I've walked that road before and left you on your own

Dm G

And please believe them when they say

Am G/B C

That it's left for yesterday and the records that I've played

Dm G C

Please forgive me for all I've done

[Chorus]

C F C F C F C G

So I, I bet my life, I bet my life, I bet my life on you

C F C F C F C G

I, I bet my life, I bet my life, I bet my life on you

[Outro]

C F C F C F C G

About I Bet My Life Chords by Imagine Dragons

Learn how to play I Bet My Life by Imagine Dragons with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Bet My Life chords”, “I Bet My Life guitar chords”, or “Imagine Dragons I Bet My Life 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 I Bet My Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Bet My Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, F/C, G, G/B, Am, C.

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