Life's Lessons
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Intro: Em G
Em G C D
Em G Em G
I listen, and still I haven't heard
Em G
Tell me what is the word
c D Em G
And if I ever heard it would it be clear as water
Em G
Oh tears run down your face
Em G
Reflects the human race
C D
We're all caught up with winnin 'losin time and space
Em G
Life's lessons
Em G
So you think you know it all
Em G
But you're headin 'for a fall
C
Ooh to make it back again
D Em G
You'll have to crawl and step back
Em G
Take a look around
Em G
Are your feet still on the ground
C D Am
Can we find you in the section of lost and found
C G
Never think you got it Figured Out
D Am
'Cause When You do you begin to doubt
C
It's time for you to open your eyes
( D/F# G C )
Em D C
Will we look back and see what we've done
Em D C
Will we be proud or ashamed of what we've Become
Em D C
Will we realize we all share one fate
C D
Or is this another life's lesson ... Too late
Solo: Em D/F# Am
C G
Never think you got it Figured Out
D Am
'Cause When You do you begin to doubt
C
It's time for you to open your eyes
D/F# G C
Ooohhh ...
Em D C
Will we look back and see what we've done
Em D C
Will we be proud or ashamed of what we've Become
Em D C
Will we realize we all share one fate
C D Em D/F# Am
Or is this another life's lesson ... Too late
Em D/F# Am
Will we look back and see what we've done
( Em D/F# Am )
Em D/F# Am
Will we realize we all share one fate
Em D/F# Am
Whoooooooooooa life's lessons
How to play Life's Lessons
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.