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Intro: A E D A E Bm
verse 1
A E Bm
It's not as bad as it seems
A E Bm
You got a chance to make good on your dream
A E
So you're leaving tonight
Bm D
You got a ticket to write
A E Bm
No, it's not as bad as it seems
verse 2
A E Bm
'Cause you'll have the time of your life
A E Bm
Let me wipe the tears from your eyes
A E
I don't want you to go
Bm D
But darling I know
A E Bm
That you'll have the time of your life
D
Time of your life
[Refrão] D
And the more that you see
A
The smaller this town will seem
D A
And you just may never come home
D
I want to tell you to stay oh
A
But I'm gonna say
D E
The one word you need to hear most
A - E - D - A - E - Bm (same as intro)
Go
verse 3
A E Bm
So close your eyes and take a deep breath
A E Bm
I'll lay a soft kiss on your neck
A E
There's never a good time
Bm D
For saying good bye
A E Bm
So close your eyes and take a deep breath
D - A
Go
D - A - D - A - E
Go
[Refrão] D
And the more that you see
A
The smaller this town will seem
D A
And you just may never come home
D
I want to tell you to stay oh
A
But I'm gonna say
D E
The one word you need to hear most
verse 4
A E Bm
You'll have the time of your life
A E Bm
Let me wipe the tears from your eyes
A E
I don't want you to go
Bm D
But darling I know
A E Bm - D - A
That you'll have the time of your life
Ending
D A - D - A
Oh, and you just may never come home
D A
The one word you need to hear most
D - A - D - A
Go
D - A - D - A (fade)
Go
How to play Go
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 A. 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.