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Just a couple of chords is needed to play this song:
 Dmxx0231
 Bbx13311
 Gm355333
  Cx32010
  F133211
  G355433
[Verse 1]
DmYou can have the sound of a thousand voices calling your name
DmYou can have the light of the world blind you, bathe you in grace
But BbI don't see so easily what you hGmold in your hands
Cause Dmcastles crumble, kingdoms fall and turn into sand
DmYou can be an angel of mercy or give into hate
DmYou can try to buy it just like it every other careless mistake
How do you Bbjustify I'm mystified by the Gmways of your heart
With a Dmmillion lies the truth will rise to tear you apart
Woah!
[Chorus]
   BbNo one gets out alive,   Gmevery day is do or die
   DmThe one thing you leave behind
Is Chow did you love, how did you love?
   BbIt's not what you believe,   Gmthose prayers will make you bleed
   DmBut while you're on your knees
CHow did you love, how did you love,   Bb  Gmhow did you love?Dm  
[Verse 2]
DmNothing ever feels quite the same when you are what you dreamed
DmAnd you will never look at anything the same when you see what I see
How we forBbget ourselves, lose our way from the Gmcradle to the grave
You can't Dmreplicate or duplicate, gotta find your own way
Yeah!
[Chorus]
   BbNo one gets out alive,   Gmevery day is do or die
   DmThe one thing you leave behind
Is Chow did you love, how did you love?
   BbIt's not what you believe,   Gmthose prayers will make you bleed
   DmBut while you're on your knees
CHow did you love, how did you love,   Bb  Gmhow did you love?Dm  
[Refrain]
Dm Bb  F G
Dm Bb  F G
   DmThis ain't Bbno cross to carry
   FWe are thGe judge and jury; Gwe are the judge and jury
[Chorus]
   BbNo one gets out alive,   Gmevery day is do or die
   DmThe one thing you leave behind is
CHow did you love, how did you love?
   BbIt's not what you believe,   Gmthose prayers will make you bleed
   DmBut while you're on your knees
CHow did you love, how did you love
[Outro]
   BbThis ain't no cross to carry
   GmWe are the judge and jury,
   DmThis ain't no cross to bury
   CWe are the judge and jury
BbHow did you love, how did you love?
GmHow did you love, how did you love?
DmHow did you love, how did you love?
CHow did you love, how did you love?Bb  Gm  
Dm

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The story behind the song

"How Did You Love" is about embracing your own mortality, not with sadness, but as a motivation to live fully and without regret. It encourages you to live each day completely, especially in your relationships and as an individual. The song, from Shinedown's fifth studio album Threat to Survival, asks you to find peace and pride when reflecting on how you've loved. It's a powerful anthem for intentional living and self-acceptance.

AI-written from these sources:How Did You Love — Wikipedia ↗Shinedown — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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How Did You Love

by Shinedown

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Just a couple of chords is needed to play this song:

xx0231

x13311

355333

x32010

133211

355433

[Verse 1]

You can have the sound of a thousand voices calling your name

You can have the light of the world blind you, bathe you in grace

Bb Gm

But I don't see so easily what you hold in your hands

Cause castles crumble, kingdoms fall and turn into sand

You can be an angel of mercy or give into hate

You can try to buy it just like it every other careless mistake

Bb Gm

How do you justify I'm mystified by the ways of your heart

With a million lies the truth will rise to tear you apart

Woah!

[Chorus]

Bb Gm

No one gets out alive, every day is do or die

The one thing you leave behind

Is how did you love, how did you love?

Bb Gm

It's not what you believe, those prayers will make you bleed

But while you're on your knees

C Bb Gm Dm

How did you love, how did you love, how did you love?

[Verse 2]

Nothing ever feels quite the same when you are what you dreamed

And you will never look at anything the same when you see what I see

Bb Gm

How we forget ourselves, lose our way from the cradle to the grave

You can't replicate or duplicate, gotta find your own way

Yeah!

[Chorus]

Bb Gm

No one gets out alive, every day is do or die

The one thing you leave behind

Is how did you love, how did you love?

Bb Gm

It's not what you believe, those prayers will make you bleed

But while you're on your knees

C Bb Gm Dm

How did you love, how did you love, how did you love?

[Refrain]

Dm Bb F G

Dm Bb

This ain't no cross to carry

F G G

We are the judge and jury; we are the judge and jury

[Chorus]

Bb Gm

No one gets out alive, every day is do or die

The one thing you leave behind is

How did you love, how did you love?

Bb Gm

It's not what you believe, those prayers will make you bleed

But while you're on your knees

How did you love, how did you love

[Outro]

This ain't no cross to carry

We are the judge and jury,

This ain't no cross to bury

We are the judge and jury

How did you love, how did you love?

C Bb Gm

How did you love, how did you love?

About How Did You Love Chords by Shinedown

Learn how to play How Did You Love by Shinedown with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “How Did You Love chords”, “How Did You Love guitar chords”, or “Shinedown How Did You Love 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 How Did You Love chords and for experienced players who want accurate How Did You Love lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Bb, Gm, C, F, G.

FAQ — How Did You Love by Shinedown

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What key is "How Did You Love" in?

The chords for "How Did You Love" show the original chord names (including Dm, Bb, Gm, C, F, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.