Beautiful Loser
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[(intro) ]A Bm/A A Bm/A A
A Bm
He wants to dream like a young man
D E
With the wisdom of an old man.
A Bm
He wants his home and security,
D E
He wants to live like a sailor at sea.
[Refrão]F#m D E F#m B
Beautiful loser, where you gonna fall?
A Bm E
When you realize you just can't have it all.
A Bm
He's your oldest and your best friend,
D E
If you need him, he'll be there again.
A Bm
He's always willing to be second best,
D E
A perfect lodger, a perfect guest.
(Refrão 2)
F#m D E F#m B
Beautiful loser, read it on the wall
A Bm
And realize, you just can't have it all.
E C D A
...you just can't have it all, you just can't have it all,
C D A
Oh, oh, ... can't have it all.
C D A
You can try you can try but you can't have it all
C D A
He'll never make any enemies,
C D A
He won't complain if he's caught in a freeze.
C D
He'll always ask, he'll always say please.
( G A C D G A C D E )
(Refrão 3)
F#m D E F#m B
Beautiful loser, never take it all
A Bm
cause it's easier, and faster when you fall,
E A
Ah, you just don't need it all
Bm E A
Oh, oh, ... you just don't need it all.
How to play Beautiful Loser
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.