It Takes Practice
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D
There is what needs to be heard
D7
And there's what needs to be said
Em A7
So I am writing letters I won't ever send
Em A7
The average person doesn't have a mic when they vent
E A
So I'm sorry if I make you upset
[Chorus]
Em A7 D D7
It takes practice being honest with yourself
Em
But I know now
A7 D D7
I'm the author of my personal hell
Em A7
I just can't find a good place to start
Em A7
Repairing the structural damage to my heart
E A7 D
I mean is there anything in there worth keeping?
Em A7
Or should I just take it all apart?
[Verse 2]
D
I've been watching the clouds
D7
I've been going for walks
Em A7
I've been learning how to have important talks
Em A7
You're doing dishes in the other room
Em A7
Fighting off the fear that your best friends all hate you
[Chorus]
Em*
There are thoughts
A7*
There are emotions
E* D7*
There are facts
E* A* D* D7*
It's a convoluted, complicated task
E A7
To assemble the Venn diagram
Em A7
Breathe in deeply from your diaphragm
E A7 D
And believe that you have family here
Em A7
You have family here, you have
[Verse 3]
D D7
So we re-teach ourselves all the basic things
Em A
Like how to get out of bed when the alarm clock rings
Em
How to respond to texts
A7
How to balance needs
Em
It takes practice
A7
It takes practice
Em
It takes
How to play It Takes Practice
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 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.