I Was So Lucky
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Intro: E B E B
E B
It's no secret I've been waiting
E B
But I didn't expect this
E
Nothing will remain
D
Nothing stays the same
C
After you came
E B
It's no secret I've been starving
E B
I never felt anything for years
E
I sat up all night
D
Just to watch your smile
C
When you're sleeping
G D
I was so lucky you came by
E C
And turned a different corner
G D
I could've been somewhere else
E C B
You could've passed by, could've passed by
E B
Come on and sail the sea with me
E B
Come on, let's go around the world
E
Maybe find a flat
D
Or a canyon house
C
For the season
G D
I was so lucky you came by
E C
And turned a different corner
G D
It could've been someone else
C D
You had in mind
G D
I was so lucky you found me
E C
My rags turned gold and silver
G D
I could've been somewhere else
E C B (E)
You could've passed by, could've passed by
F G A
What would you make of this, my baby?
G F
The sun through the trees
G C G A
Is there a better place to be?
solo: A E F# D A E D E
A E
I was so lucky you came by
F# D
And turned a different corner
A E
It could have been someone else
D E
You had in mind, oh my
A E
I was so lucky you picked me
F# D
My trash turned to silver
A E
Yeah, I could have been somewhere else
E C B
You could've passed by, could've passed by
C B
Uuooh Babe
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play I Was So Lucky
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.