Lauren Briggs - The Reason
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
4th traste
Instrument: Guitar (capo 4)
[Verse]
G C Em
Fireflies they shine at night so I'm waiting
D
for my time
G C Em
Sometimes I don't even want to try
D
because I think I'll fail
G C Em D
I'm not giving up just yet because I know it's right
G C Em
That I'm not living for this world I'm living
D
for the fight
[Pre-Chorus]
Em C G
To change things From being everything's
D
just fine
Em C G D
To knowing the reason of this short life
Em C
I'll breathe it in
G D
See the opportunities
Em C
breathe it in
G D
I'm not gonna sit here waiting
[Chorus]
Em C
I'm gonna go out and take my chances
G D
I only have this one life
Em C G D
But I'm not living for myself I'm living for
the Christ
Em C
Not gonna sit here in the dark
G D
I'm going to shine bright
Em C G D G
This is the reason for the reason for my life
[Verse 2]
G C Em
Working through weaknesses can be
D
quite a fight
G C Em
They tell you quit or give up now, but don't
D
let them inside
G C Em
Because I'm not going to run from fear I'm
D
going to fight the good fight
[Pre-Chorus]
Em C G
To change things From being everything's
D
just fine
Em C G D
To knowing the reason of this short life
Em C
I'll breathe it in
G D
See the opportunities
Em C
breathe it in
G D
I'm not gonna sit here waiting
[Chorus]
Em C
I'm gonna go out and take my chances
G D
I only have this one life
Em C G D
But I'm not living for myself I'm living for
the Christ
Em C
Not gonna sit here in the dark
G D
I'm going to shine bright
Em C G D G
This is the reason for the reason for my life
[Bridge]
Am C Em D
They tell you quit, give up now, but don't
Am C Em
Your greatest strengths can come
D
times where there was no hope
Am C Em D
Just trust the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost
Am C Em
Don't walk in pride but in Him you can
D
boast
[Pre-Chorus]
Em C G
Let's change things From being everything's
D
just fine
Em C G D
To knowing the reason of this short life
Em C
I'll breathe it in
G D
See the opportunities
Em C
breathe it in
G D
I'm not gonna sit here waiting
[Chorus]
Em C
I'm gonna go out and take my chances
G D
I only have this one life
Em C G D
But I'm not living for myself I'm living for
the Christ
Em C
Not gonna sit here in the dark
G D
I'm going to shine bright
Em C G D G
This is the reason for the reason for my life
Em C
Not gonna sit here in the dark
G D
I'm going to shine bright
Em C G D G
This is the reason for the reason for my life
How to play Lauren Briggs - The Reason
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.