Longshot
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Intro
C#m A E
C#m A E
[Verso 1]
C#m
Everybody says south
C#m
But you go north
A
Everybody says stop
A
But you keep pushing forward
E
There's something in your soul
That makes you live this way
C#m
You're too hardheaded
C#m
To know when to stop
A
You should be down for the count
A
But you're not
E
You ain't heard no bell
You ain't heard no fat lady sing
You know what I mean
[Refrão]
A
'Cause you're the longshot
E
The underdog
Give it all you can
C#m
You only get one chance
A
You're the longshot
E
Blood, sweat, and tears
4th and 10
C#m
Need to throw a Hail Mary again
A
You're the longshot
E
Take it on the chin
At the back of the pack
C#m
But you just might win
A E
You're the longshot
Yes you are
C#m A E
You're a winner
[Verso 2]
C#m
Oh, they can break your back
C#m
But they can't break your spirit
A
They do everything to stop you
A
But you stick right with it
E
You keep carrying on
'Cause you gotta look yourself in the eyes
C#m
You keep telling yourself
C#m
You'll be somebody they'll know
A
When they try to steer you down
A
You tell 'em where to go
E
They don't like the sound of those words
Rollin' off your tongue
'Cause you ain't done
[Refrão]
A
'Cause you're the longshot
E
The underdog
Give it all you can
C#m
You only get one chance
A
You're the longshot
E
Blood, sweat, and tears
4th and 10
C#m
Need to throw a Hail Mary again
A
You're the longshot
E
Take it on the chin
At the back of the pack
C#m
But you just might win
A E
You're the longshot
Yes you are
C#m A E
Oh, you're a winner
C#m A E
Oh, you're a winner
Interlude
A E C#m A E
C#m
(Yeah)
[Refrão]
A
'Cause you're the longshot
E
The underdog
Give it all you can
C#m
You only get one chance
A
You're the longshot
E
Blood, sweat, and tears
4th and 10
C#m
Need to throw a Hail Mary again
A
You're the longshot
E
Take it on the chin
At the back of the pack
C#m
But you just might win
A E
You're the longshot
A E
You're a winner
A E
Oh, you're a winner
How to play Longshot
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.