Livin' On A Prayer (ver. Acoustic)
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Intro: Em7 D6/E Em7 D6/E Em7 D6/E Em7 C9 D (2x)
Em D6(4)/E Em D6(4)/E Em D6(4)/E (2x)
Em
Tommy used to work on the docks
Em
Union's been on strike
C9 D Em D6(4)/E Em D6(4)/E Em D6(4)/E
Hes down on his luck...it's tough, so tough
Em
Gina works the diner all day
Em
Working for her man, she brings home her pay
C9 D Em D6(4)/E Em D6(4)/E Em
For love, for love
Em C9 D Em
We've got to hold on to what we've got
C9 D
it doesn't make a difference
Em
If we make it or not
C9 D Em
We've got each other and that's a lot
C9 D
For love - we'll give it a shot
[Refrão]
Em C9 D
woo, We're halfway there
G C9 D
Woo, Livin' On A Prayer
Em C9 D
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
G C9 D
Whooo, Livin' On A Prayer
Em C9 D Em D6(4)/E Em C9 D
Em
Tommy got his six string in hock
Em
Now he's holding in what he used
C9 D Em
To make it talk - so tough, it's tough
Em
Gina dreams of running away
Em
When she cries in the night
Em C9 D Em
Baby it's okay, some day
Em C9 D Em
We've got to hold on to what we've got
C9 D
it doesn't make a difference
Em
If we make it or not
C9 D Em
We've got each other and that's a lot
C9 D
For love - we'll give it a shot
[Refrão]
Em C9 D
woo, We're halfway there
G C9 D
Woo, Livin' On A Prayer
Em C9 D
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
G C9 D
Whooo, Livin' On A Prayer
C9 D Em
C9
He say's We've got to hold on ready or not
C9 D
You live for the fight when that's all that you've got
[Refrão]
D E C9 D
And i said, woo, We're halfway there
G C9 D
Woo, Livin' On A Prayer
Em C9 D
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
G C9 D
Whooo, Livin' On A Prayer
Em C9 D
woo, We're halfway there
G C9 D
Woo, Livin' On A Prayer
Em C9 D
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
G C9 D
Whooo, Livin' On A Prayer
How to play Livin' On A Prayer (ver. Acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.