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Id Rather Press On

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I'd Rather Press On
Intro:        D  A  
DIs it my imagination or is Git my iron pride
I Awonder if it matters much if Bmtime is on my side
I'd rather press Don--I don't wanta rest GeasyBm  
Anywhere I Astray--I will Dmake it a brand new Gday
Anyway that is Dall I've gotta Asay
BmI'd rather be by the Dseaside
than be Gplayin' a one night Dstand
I've been Bmtoo wrapped up in Dmy own dreams
I will Gchange things if I Acan
I gotta press Don--don't wanta rest GeasyBm  
Wouldn't it feel Afine--to reDturn to the women and the
                   G                  D             AA\  Bm    A  D  
wine and all of the sunshine that we knew
Intro
You will never know what blue is
until you have played the game
Til you see life in solitaire where no one
knows your name
I'd rather press on--I don't wanta rest easy
Have anyway you will--I will be with you right up
Until the spell is broken and all is well
If you'd rather be by the seashore
well I sure can understand
Are ya too wrapped up in your own scene
I will change things if I can
I'd rather press on--I don't wanta rest easy
Wouldn't it feel fine--
but remembering the rhythm and the rhymes
And all of the good times makes me blue
Wouldn't it feel fine to return to the women and the wine
And all of the sunshine that we knew

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The story behind the song

Gordon Lightfoot was a Canadian singer-songwriter known for helping to define the singer-songwriter era of the 1970s, with a career marked by numerous Gold and Platinum albums. His biographer noted that his name is synonymous with timeless songs about trains and shipwrecks, rivers and highways, lovers and loneliness. This song, "I'd Rather Press On," embodies a spirit of resilience and forward momentum, reflecting a desire to keep moving despite challenges. It plays like a quiet testament to enduring perseverance.

AI-written from these sources:Gordon Lightfoot — Wikipedia ↗

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Id Rather Press On

by Gordon Lightfoot

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I'd Rather Press On

D A

Intro:

D G

Is it my imagination or is it my iron pride

A Bm

I wonder if it matters much if time is on my side

D G Bm

I'd rather press on--I don't wanta rest easy

A D G

Anywhere I stray--I will make it a brand new day

D A

Anyway that is all I've gotta say

Bm D

I'd rather be by the seaside

G D

than be playin' a one night stand

Bm D

I've been too wrapped up in my own dreams

G A

I will change things if I can

D G Bm

I gotta press on--don't wanta rest easy

A D

Wouldn't it feel fine--to return to the women and the

G D A Bm A D

wine and all of the sunshine that we knew

Intro

You will never know what blue is

until you have played the game

Til you see life in solitaire where no one

knows your name

I'd rather press on--I don't wanta rest easy

Have anyway you will--I will be with you right up

Until the spell is broken and all is well

If you'd rather be by the seashore

well I sure can understand

Are ya too wrapped up in your own scene

I will change things if I can

I'd rather press on--I don't wanta rest easy

Wouldn't it feel fine--

but remembering the rhythm and the rhymes

And all of the good times makes me blue

Wouldn't it feel fine to return to the women and the wine

And all of the sunshine that we knew

About Id Rather Press On Chords by Gordon Lightfoot

Learn how to play Id Rather Press On by Gordon Lightfoot with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Id Rather Press On chords”, “Id Rather Press On guitar chords”, or “Gordon Lightfoot Id Rather Press On 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 Id Rather Press On chords and for experienced players who want accurate Id Rather Press On lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, G, Bm.

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What key is "Id Rather Press On" in?

The chords for "Id Rather Press On" show the original chord names (including D, A, G, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.