Best Shot - Birdy

Best Shot

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Intro: (pluck/strum lightly)
 
C, F, Bb, Bb (2x)
 
Verse I:
 
A A Dm Bb C
When you're on your own and you feel lost
C A Dm Bb
When your heart's a mess though you've given your best.
~(pause)
 
[Refrão]
 
Am Bb
I'll be here giving it my best shot,
F C
Baby, your love's got more than I need.
Am Bb
Here crying from the rooftops.
F C
Nothing can stop us if we believe.
Bb F
Here giving it my best shot,
C Dm
Baby, I find that we can be free.
Bb Bb F F (strum once)
When you're here, here with me.
 
Verse 2:
 
A A Dm Bb C
When your sky is dark and the earth is shaking your bed.
C A Dm Bb
Your hope is at its end, you just need one friend.
 
[Refrão]
Am Bb
I'll be here giving it my best shot,
F C
Baby, your love's got more than I need.
Am Bb
Here crying from the rooftops.
F C
Nothing can stop us if we believe.
Bb F
Here giving it my best shot,
C Dm
Baby, I find that we can be free.
Bb Bb F F
When you're here, here with me.
 
Bridge: (Same chords as intro but not plucked)
 
C F Bb Bb
When you can't find your way and all around you walks as deep and grey.
C F Bb Bb C
The stars fall from above and you're barely holding on my love (holding on my love)
~(pause for a bit)
 
[Refrão]
Am Bb
Here giving it my best shot,
F C
Baby, your love's got more than I need.
Am Bb
Here crying from the rooftops.
F C
Nothing can stop us if we believe.
Bb F
Here giving it my best shot,
C Dm
Baby, I find that we can be free.
Bb Bb F F
When you're here, here with me.

How to play Best Shot

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 C. 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.

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