Learning
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verse 1
G
When I was 6 years old, I kinda wet the bed
Em
My stepdad came in and nearly beat me to death
C
All bruised and broken, I was lonely and scared
D
My momma, she was workin', there was nobody there
G
My nana showed up, she was super protective
Em
Had a tear in her eye, she saw how I was neglected
C
But the funny part about it, she's a straight up detective
D
Yet you never would've guessed it, how she'd cook you a breakfast
Am
Three weeks later, she had him locked in a cell
D
Now I'm seven years old with a story to tell singin'
[Refrão]
G D C Am G D
I'm gonna let it go, forgiveness is somethin' we gotta know
G D C D
'Cause if you hold on forever, it'll hurt your soul
G D Em
That's why I'm learnin' how to let it go
C D G
That's why I'm learnin' how to let it go
verse 2
G
Now middle school's here, a new chapter in life
Em
New stepdad too, made my momma his wife
C
Got new problems now, like tryna fit in
D
And gettin' looked down on just because of your skin
G
It's bad enough, I can't afford them clothes
Em
Got high water's on with holes in my sole
C
Well that's the kinda stuff to put a hole in your soul
D
But I, I'm just gonna, I, I'm just gonna
[Refrão]
G D C Am G D
I'm gonna let it go, forgiveness is somethin' we gotta know
G D C D
'Cause if you hold on forever, it'll hurt your soul
G D Em
That's why I'm learnin' how to let it go
C D G
That's why I'm learnin' how to let it go
Instrumental: G Em C D G Em C D
Bridge
G
I'm grown up now, I learned enough for a song
Em
Still got some friends, but most of 'em gone
C
Overdoses or killed by a gun
D
Breakin' into houses, life on the run
G
Did it for his kid, now he won't be around
Em
Guess the little one's gonna be just like me now
C
If you're carrying the bitterness around on your shoulders
D
Then just remember what I told ya, singin'
[Refrão]
G D C Am G D
I'm gonna let it go, forgiveness is somethin' we gotta know
G D C D
'Cause if you hold on forever, it'll hurt your soul
G D Em
That's why I'm learnin' how to let it go
C D G Em
That's why I'm learnin' how to let it go
C D G
I'm learnin how to let it go
How to play Learning
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 G. 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.