A Reason For Living
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Intro: F
[Verso 1]
F C
I felt in need of some loving so I sat down on a wall
F
I tried to find a reason for living, but I couldn't find a reason at all
Bb F
So I owned up to my maker and I started to say a prayer
C F C Bb F
I waited for an answer but there wasn't anybody there
[Verso 2]
F C
I thought there should have been someone, but I wasn't quite sure who
F
It finished me to find there was no-one that I could take my troubles to
Bb F
So I knelt down by my bedside and I started to say a prayer
C F
It was when I asked for nothing I could feel that there was somebody there
Interlude: C F C Bb F
Solo: F C F Bb F C Bb F
[Verso 3]
F C
I'm looking still, but it's easy 'cos I know which way to go
F
It doesn't matter how long it takes me 'cos there's someone there to help me who knows
Bb F
All the things that I am after, all the loving that I want to share
C F
It's so hard but I don't mind 'cos there really is someone there
[Verso 4]
F C
I felt in need of some loving so I sat down on a wall
F
I tried to find a reason for living, but I couldn't find a reason at all
Bb F
So I owned up to my maker and I started to say a prayer
C F
I waited for an answer but there wasn't anybody there
Outro
F C F C Bb
F Bb C F Bb F
How to play A Reason For Living
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.