Its A Great Life
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Eb-tuning
Intro
G C
[Verso 1]
G C
To the left, to the right we think we're okay
G C
We walk, we talk, forget where we're going we lose our way
G C
We love, we laugh, we act like we're happy if just for a day
Bb F G
Now times have changed, so don't be fooled
Bb F Bb
You've got to remember, you gotta be cool
F G
There's too many forces you can't control
Bb F Bb Gsus4
You better think twice before you're too old
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Eb Bb
It's great life, if you don't weaken
Eb Ab Eb Bb
I've paid a high price for all I've done wrong
Eb Ab Eb Bb
It's great life, if you don't weaken
Eb Ab Eb Bb
My Daddy told me, so I wrote this song
[Verso 2]
G C
We feel, we touch, we see other people we put on a smile
G C
We come, we go, with so much frustration accepting denial
Bb F G
The time has come, you must stand tall
Bb F Bb
You've just arrived, can't conquer it all
F G
The sun has set the tide's begun
Bb F Bb Gsus4
Your ship has sailed, what have you become
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Eb Bb
It's great life, if you don't weaken
Eb Ab Eb Bb
I've paid a high price for all I've done wrong
Eb Ab Eb Bb
It's great life, if you don't weaken
Eb Ab Eb Bb
My Daddy told me, so I wrote this song
Ab Bb Ab Bb Ab
My Daddy told me, so I wrote this song
{Solo}
G C G C G C G C
[Ponte]
Bb F G
Now times have changed, so don't be fooled
Bb F Bb Gsus4
You've got to remember, you gotta be cool
[Refrão]
Eb Ab Eb Bb
It's great life, if you don't weaken
Eb Ab Eb Bb
I've paid a high price for all I've done wrong
Eb Ab Eb Bb
It's great life, if you don't weaken
Eb Ab Eb Bb
My Daddy told me, so I wrote this song
Eb Ab Eb Bb
It's great life, if you don't weaken
Eb Ab Eb Bb
I've paid a high price for all I've done wrong
Eb Ab Eb Bb
It's great life, if you don't weaken
Eb Ab Eb Bb
My Daddy told me, so I wrote this song
Ab Bb Ab Bb
My Daddy told me, so I wrote this song
Ab Bb Ab Bb
My Daddy told me, so I wrote this song
How to play Its A Great Life
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 Eb. 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.