Can We Make This Work
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Intro: Dm
How could I be
Oh, so naive?
Am C
Foolishly thinking there's more to this life for me
Dm
Two broken hearts
Right from the start
Am C
Watching the dreams that we have as they fall apart
Bb F
This will never work
Am
Even trying feels insane
Bb F
This will only hurt
Am
Don't you feel the same?
Dm
I feel it too
But what can I do?
Am C
I'm just the stranger they say is the man for you
Dm
Maybe with time
Something will change
Am C
Making the best of this might be the only way
Bb F
Can we make this work?
Am
Even trying feels insane
Bb F
Maybe when it hurts
Am
We'll be worth the pain
Bb
There are too many questions, too little time
Dm F C Bb
Too much to ask for the rest of my life
Bb
It's a mountain too high to climb
Dm F C Bb
Too many voices filling me with doubt
Dm
Can you hear them now?
Dm
It's hard to have faith
It's hard to believe
Am C
Our future hold more than what we can see
Dm
We have to trust
What we don't understand
Am
It could be a part of God's plan
Bb F
Can we (can we) make this (make this) work?
Am
I know trying feels insane
Bb F
Maybe (maybe) when it (when it) hurts
Am
We'll be worth the pain
Bb F Am
Can we make this work?
Bb F Am Dm
Can we make this work?
How to play Can We Make This Work
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.