Best Mistake
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Intro: Em C G Am Em C G D Am
verse 1:
G Em
Once upon a time there was a lonely boy
Am
Who went and dreamt his life away
C
A part afraid
G
The summer sun was in the sky
Em Am
He hid his heart and darkness tried to keep it safe
C D
And there he stayeeeedddd
Pre-Chorus:
Em
It's hard I know
C D
Letting go without a guarantee
Em C
But that lonely boy he said to me
[Refrão]
Em C G
Don't let a chance like this one pass you by
Am Em C
You can't be scared to jump without a parachute
G D Am
I swear you'll be alright
Em C
There may be solid ground below
G D Em D
But 'till you try you'll never know
A C
You might just make the best mistake of your life
Instrumental BREAK:
Em C G Am Em C
verse 2:
G
The days went on, the time set in
Em Am
He dreamt of things that might have been from far away
C
The movie played
G
He learned his caution had a price and
Em
Good things don't come knocking twice
Am C D
He knew one day he could not stayyyyyyyy
Pre-Chorus:
Em C D
I know it's tough giving up without a guarantee
Em C
But the things you fear can set you free
[Refrão]
Em C G
Don't let a chance like this one pass you by
Am Em C
You can't be scared to jump without a parachute
G D Am
I swear you'll be alright
Em C
There may be solid ground below
G D Em D
But 'till you try you'll never know
A C A
You might just make the best mistake of your life
C A D C D
The best mistake of your life
Instrumental BREAK:
Em C G Am Em C G D Am
Bridge:
G Em
Once upon a time there was a lonely boy
Am
Just asking you to take his hand (take his hand)
C
Asking you to take this chance (take this chance)
[Refrão]
Em C G
Don't let a chance like this one pass you by
Am Em C
You can't be scared to jump without a parachute
G D Am
(I swear you'll be alright) I swear you'll be alright
Em C
There may be solid ground below
G D Em D
But 'till you try you'll never know
A C
You might just make the best mistake of your life
OUTRO:
Em C G Am Em C G D Am
How to play Best Mistake
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.