Just Another Second
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[Intro ]1 (Saxophone)
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
| x | D | D*** |
Intro 2
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
| D | D*** |
[Verso 1]
D D
If you give me just another second,
D A
fully and completely to myself.
D D/C G/B Gm/Bb
You will not believe the things I can achieve
D A D***
and all the plans I always have to shelve.
[Verso 2]
D D
If you give me just another second,
D A
I will do the things Id like to do.
D D/C G/B Gm/Bb
Afterwards you see, you will all agree,
D A D
no one is as talented as me.
[Refrão]
G D
But there are so many things I really have to do:
Em A D* D/C* D/B* D/A*
eat and drink and sleep to stay alive.
G D
I need some time to wake and to stretch myself till noon,
E7 A*
what a strive, what a strive. Just a second.
[Verso 3]
D D
If you give me just another second,
D A
everyone will really be amazed.
D D/C G/B Gm/Bb
But, now Ill go to bed, where Ill rest my head,
D A D
'cos all those heavy burdens make me sad.
Interlude (Whistling)
| D | D | D | A |
| D D/C | G/B Gm/Bb | D A | D |
[Refrão]
G D
But there are so many things I really have to do:
Em A D* D/C* D/B* D/A*
eat and drink and sleep to stay alive.
G D
I need some time to wake and to stretch myself till noon,
E7 A*
what a strive, what a strive. Just a second.
[Verso 4]
D D
If you give me just another second,
D A
I will prove myself beyond belief.
D D/C G/B Gm/Bb
The power you will see, my unbridled energy,
D A D***
everyone will want a guy like me.
Outro
D
How to play Just Another Second
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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.