If Today Was Your Last Day fue escrita por Chad Kroeger, el vocalista principal de Nickelback. La inspiración vino después de que Kroeger tuviera un sueño sobre morir y reflexionar sobre cómo las personas deberían vivir sus vidas como si cada día fuera el último. La canción anima a los oyentes a hacer el bien, perdonar y perseguir sus sueños sin arrepentimientos.
Tono: A
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Bm
D
A
My best friend gave me the best advice
Bm
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Bm
D
A
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
Bm
And try to take the path less traveled by
Bm
D
A
That first step you take is the longest stride
A
G
If today was your last day
D
and tomorrow was too late
A
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
A
G
Would you live each moment like your last?
D
Leave old pictures in the past
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Donate every dime you have?
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Bm
D
A
If today was your last day
Bm
D
A
Against the grain should be a way of life
Bm
What's worth the prize is always worth the fight
Bm
D
A
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
Bm
So live like you'll never live it twice
Bm
D
A
Don't take the free ride in your own life
A
G
If today was your last day
D
and tomorrow was too late
A
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
A
G
Would you live each moment like your last?
D
Leave old pictures in the past
A
Donate every dime you have?
A
G
Would you call old friends you never see?
D
Reminisce of memories
A
Would you forgive your enemies?
A
G
Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
D
Swear up and down to God above
A
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That you finally fall in love
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E
If today was your last day
E
D
If today was your last day
D
A
E
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
E
D
A
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars