Life Had Other Plans
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**Capo 5th fret**
Intro: D Bm Em A
G A
Once upon a lonely time
Bm
I could barely make it though the night
G A
It always seemed the sky was falling
Bm
Down on me
G A
But life's funny you don't own it
Bm
Things can change in a single moment
E7 G
That's what happened to me
[Refrão]D
Every time a promise fell through
Bm
Every time my heart broke in two
Em A
And it was always too dark to see the horizon
D
When I thought I had it right in my hand
Bm
It would slip right through like sand
Em E
I didn't know why but now I see
G D Em A D
That life had other pl--ans for me
(repeat intro)
Verse 2:
I was doing my best, giving my all
Kept hittin' my head up against the wall
Missin' the mark when I thought my
Aim was true
I didn't know just what it meant
But now I see that it was heaven sent
'Cause that's when I met you
CHORUS
(repeat intro)
Bm G
When I was at my worst and couldn't see the light
E7 G
Somehow I knew it would be alright, cause
CHORUS
(keep repeating intro to fade)
How to play Life Had Other Plans
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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.