Last Chance Waltz
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D Emin7 A7sus4(add13) D
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D Emin A7sus4 D
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D Emin7 A7sus4(add13) D
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D Emin7 A7sus4 D
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D D/F# G A
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I'm standing before my old high school. It's been 10 yrs since I
Bmin G
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touched the door. But to heal the old pain we must
D Bmin Emin7 G A
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face it again so I'll walk down that hallway once more. I
D D/F# G A
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have come to this 10 yr reunion for my heart is still pris'ner of
Bmin G
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war. 'n if I find it's alright we're es-
D Bmin Emin7 Asus4
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caping tonight. That's what I came back here
D D/C#
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for. Won't you please waltz with me? I
D/B D/A G
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feel like I'm just like I used to be my
G G/F# Emin7
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heart is locked up here so qui - etly
Emin7 D/B A
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believing that you hold the key. Won't you please
D D/C# D/B D/A
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waltz me free? The turns of our steps are un-
G G G/F#
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tangling me, free from some dragged around
Emin7 A Bbdim7
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mem - ory and the rusty old remnants of
Bmin Bm/A G G/F# Emin7 A
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fear. And after 10 years, I'm melting the shackles with
D Emin7 A7sus4(add13) D
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tears.
D Emin7 A7sus4 D
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I'm as
D D/F# G A
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nervous as if its still high school. You're happily married I
Bmin G
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know. But it's not just this dance that I'm
D Bmin Emin7 G A
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asking you for. I'm asking you ten years ago. Re-
D D/F# G Bbdim7
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member I wrote in your yearbook? Could you please waste some time
Bmin G
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on me? There's just a few things I must
D Bmin Emin7
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tell you, but that's as brave as I could
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be. Won't you please waltz with me? I
D/B D/A G
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feel like I'm just like I used to be my
G G/F# Emin7
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heart is locked up here so qui - etly
Emin7 D/B
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believing that you hold the key. Won't you please
D D/C# D/B D/A
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waltz me free? The turns of our steps are un-
G G G/F#
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tangling me, free from some dragged around
Emin7 A Bbdim7
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mem - ory and the rusty old remnants of
Bmin Bm/A G G/F# Emin7 A
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fear. And after 10 years, I'm melting the shackles with
D Emin7 A7sus4(add13) D
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tears.
D Emin7 A7sus4 D
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How to play Last Chance Waltz
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.