Good Day
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Capo 2
G Em C D
G
When you're out on you're own
And you need some time to decide
Em
Whether you're strong enough
Whether you should give up or try
C
When you stand on you're own
Here's hoping you'll find,
D G
It's a good day, it's a good day to be alive
G
When it seems impossible
And you think that you might be lost
Em
When you're feet start to run
And the shackles come off
C
Look around for the things you need
And you'll find them inside
D
It's a good day, it's a good day to be alive
G
It's a good day, it's a good day, it's a good day
C
I'm not living without hope
Em
you can't tell me that i'm wrong,
D G Em C
try to teach how to come back to my senses, cause I won't
C
I'm not living without hope
Em
You can't tell me that I'm wrong
D G Em C
Trading places with the person that I thought I was before
C Em D
You can't tell me that i'm wrong, just as long as I survive
G
Cause it's a good day to be alive
G Em C D
G
When you're out on you're own
And you need some time to decide
Em
Whether you're strong enough
Whether you should give up or try
C
When you stand on you're own
Here's hoping you'll find,
D G
It's a good day, it's a good day to be alive
C
I'm not living without hope
Em
you can't tell me that i'm wrong,
D G Em C
try to teach how to come back to my senses, cause I won't
C
I'm not living without hope
Em
You can't tell me that I'm wrong
D G Em C
Trading places with the person that I thought I was before
C Em D
You can't tell me that i'm wrong, just as long as I survive
G
Cause it's a good day to be alive
G Em C D
It's a good day to be alive
G Em C D
It's a good day to be alive
How to play Good Day
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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.