It Doesnt Have To Be This Way
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[Verso 1]
D A Em G
It doesn't have to be this way
Em A
I remember when this all got started
Em A
You and I were hopeful open hearted
D
Now we're all alone
A Em
and I just feel like crying
[Verso 2]
D A Em G
It doesn't have to be this way
Em A
We build these walls with reason after reason
Em A
Brick by brick in bitter disagreement
D
Now we stand inside
A Em
And wonder how it happened
[Refrão]
G D Em
It doesnt have to be win or lose
G D Em
It doesn't have to be all bad news
G D A
It doesn't have to be wrong or right
G D A
It doesn't have to be black and white
[Verso 3]
D A Em G
It doesn't have to be this way
Em A
We think we know exactly what we're doing
Em A
But we don't know what we're winning or we're losing
D
Standing face to face
A Em
With our finger on the trigger
[Refrão]
G D Em
It doesnt have to be win or lose
G D Em
It doesn't have to be all bad news
G D A
It doesn't have to be wrong or right
G D A
It doesn't have to always be a fight
Outro:
D A Em G
It doesn't have to be this way
D A Em G
It doesn't have to be this way
D A Em G
It doesn't have to be this way
D A Em G
It doesn't have to be this way
How to play It Doesnt Have To Be This Way
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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.