Chance
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Intro: D
Bm A
All the rain came down on a cold new town
G D
As he carried you away
Bm A
From your father's hand that always seemed like a fist
G D
Reaching out to make you pay
Break: Bm D 4x
He came like a hero from the factory floor
With the sun and moon as gifts
But the only son he ever saw
were the two he left you with
Chorus:
D A D A G
Oh Lord where did the feeling go
D A D A G
Oh Lord I never felt so low
Solo1: D D A A Bm G Bm Bm A
Break: Bm D 4x
Now the skirts hang so heavy around your head
That you never knew you were young
Because you played chance with a lifetime's romance
And the price was far too long
2x Chorus:
D A D A G
Oh Lord where did the feeling go
D A D A G
Oh Lord I never felt so low
Solo1: D D A A Bm G Bm Bm A
Chorus:
Solo2: Bm A G D 2x
Chorus:
How to play Chance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.