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Chords by: Courtney Carney (Courtney_Carney@BAYLOR.EDU)
Again, this should be pretty close. The "G" part in the chorus might sound
better if it went G/B (following the bass part). Sometimes it sounds right,
sometimes not- see what you think. Barre chords throughout the verses.
A G#m
It's a matter of choices
G F#m
And a matter of time
F G A
For you it's a matter of drive
G#m
You will let nothing
G F#m
Get in your way
F Em
You set to conquer
A
Each single day
Em A
Everything Changes
D D/C# G
But change itself
F#m
You can take out
B B/A
What you think you know
Em A D
Put it back on the shelf
A G#m
And would you believe me
G F#m
If I'd spoke my mind?
F Em
'Cause nobody gets there
A
They just try try try
Em A
Everything Changes
D D/C# G
But change itself
F#m B B/A
Like a bird you'd sooner fly away
Em A
But you're stuck in yourself
Em A
As everything changes
D D/C# G
We stay the same
F#m
You keep turning
B A
Before long you're going to find out
Em A D
What's in a name
SOLO [A G#m G F#m F G A]
A G#m
So you look for the answer
G F#m
Then pull it apart
F Em
Tear it up 'til there's nothing there
A
'Cause it hurts your heart
Em A
Everything Changes
D D/C# G
And for what you lack
F#m
You keep turning
B B/A Em
Before long you're going to find out
Em A
Everything Changes
D D/C# G
It's not hard to tell
F#m B
Like a bird you'd sooner fly away
How to play #
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.