A Time For Letting Go
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Intro: E A E A
verse 1
E
Sometimes you find out what you wanted
A
Isn't really what you need
E
And the dream in all its promise
A
Was never meant to be
E
All your hopes and desperation
A
Won't make it like it was
C#m
And you believe the pain will never end
A E
Believe me in time it does
[Refrão] E
You've gotta know when love is over
F#m
You've gotta learn to carry on
G#m
And with the world upon your shoulders
C#m
You walk away when hope is gone
E
When your golden road has reached the end
A E A
You find a way to start again you know
E A E F#m E A
There's a time for love a time for letting go
verse 2
E
When you're standin' tall tomorrow
A
Looking back at yesterday
E
Through the memory of your sorrow
A
How the dawn was so far away
E
You'll be far beyond the shadow
A
Where hearts can learn to shine
E C#m E
And you'll realize the endless night
C#m A
Was only a moment in time
[Refrão] E
You've gotta know when love is over
F#m
You've gotta learn to carry on
G#m
And with the world upon your shoulders
C#m
You walk away when hope is gone
A E
When your golden road has reached the end
F#m G#m A
You find a way to start again you know
E A E F#m E A
There's a time for love a time for letting go
Bridge
C
The night is long the night is cold
G
With nothing to believe in
C
Just hold on, cause life goes on
F G B7 E
Your new day is waiting, let go and let it begin
[Refrão] E
You've gotta know when love is over
F#m
You've gotta learn to carry on
G#m
And with the world upon your shoulders
C#m
You walk away when hope is gone
A E
When your golden road has reached the end
F#m G#m A
You find a way to start again you know
E A E F#m E A E A E A E A
There's a time for love a time for letting go
How to play A Time For Letting Go
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.