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Cest La Vie

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This is a beautiful ballad by Gotthard. Chords are pretty simple, use a capo if you need one (:
Tabbed by BlackDayWolf
Em                  D  C                 G
They say "cʼest la vie" with a pat on a shoulder
C                      G   D
Do they know what you need? Or am I getting older?
Em        D       C                    G
So much I remember, yesterday just surrendered
C            G           D
Those words "just let it be"
        G    C    G
And you say, say, say
           C       G      D
"Donʼt you take my dreams away"
            Em      D       C       G
That youʼll change, change, change
            C          G         Em      D     C
That youʼll change the world but tomorrow, but tomorrow
Em                 D   C                  G
Who said "cʼest la vie" to the little toy soldier?
C               G   D
How hard can it be? Even when it gets colder
Em                 D      C                  G
Take a walk on the water, take a walk on the moon
C         G            D
Who said "just let it sleep"?
        G    C     G             C        G     D
And you say, say, say "Donʼt you take my dreams away"
            Em      D       C       G
That youʼll change, change, change
            C          G         Em      D     C
That youʼll change the world but tomorrow, but tomorrow
    C                   G
And so many chances can pass you by
C                      D
Maybe just a matter of trying
             C                       G
Cause, there ainʼt no mistaking how time goes by
C
Some say remember, some say forget
D
Some say it matters, some just regret
      G     C    G
But I say, say, say
             C         G      D
I wonʼt your take your dreams away
           Em       D      C      G
And youʼll change, change, change
           C          G        Em        D
And youʼll change the world by tomorrow
C          G         C        G
Change the world by tomorrow
      Em    D C         G          C     G
By to-morrow  you gonna change the world
Em        D          C
You gonna change the world 

Cest La Vie chords and lyrics

Free chords for Cest La Vie by Gotthard. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

This is a beautiful ballad by Gotthard. Chords are pretty simple, use a capo if you need one (:
Tabbed by BlackDayWolf

Cest La Vie Chords by Gotthard

Learn how to play Cest La Vie by Gotthard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cest La Vie chords”, “Cest La Vie guitar chords”, or “Gotthard Cest La Vie 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 Cest La Vie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cest La Vie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D, C, G.

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Cest La Vie" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cest La Vie"?

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Is "Cest La Vie" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cest La Vie" by Gotthard with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Gotthard below.

What key is "Cest La Vie" in?

The chords for "Cest La Vie" show the original chord names (including Em, D, C, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.