Lookin For A Happy Life
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Intro:
A G D E (x2)
A A/G D D/E (x2)
[Verso 1]
A D E F
Another forgetful morning face has taken its place
A D E F
A chair which stood beside the door is empty once more of
Bb F Bb F Bb
Joy, little girls dressed in white made up to look bright
F
But I keep looking round, round
[Verso 2]
E F# G
The local population still encourages boys up-
E F# G
-set, to know his pose and grace, so out of place of
C G C G C
Mind, looking for an easy life, a girl who's on her own
C C# D
But I keep looking round, round
G F C F
(Pa-pah, pa-pah, pa-pah, pa-pah)
G F C F
(Pa-pah, pa-pah, pa-pah, pa-pah)
[Refrão]
G F C F
Would you like to know where you're going?
G F C F
Would you like to know where you're at?
G F C F
Would you like to know what you're doing?
G F C A
If you could, would you look ba-ack?
A G D G
Would you like to know where you're going?
A G D G
Would you like to know where you're at?
A G D G
Would you like to know what you're doing?
A G D E
If you could, would you look ba-ack?
Instrumental:
A G D E
A A/G D D/E
[Verso 3]
A D E F
I've grown a liking for this place, a broke cane sugar
A D E F
Tastes much sweeter than before, I've found the joy of
Bb F Bb F Bb
Love, kindness in her face, pleasure and a place
F
I need not look around, round
A E A
(Pa-pah, pa-pah, pa-pah, pa-pah)
A E A
(Pa-pah, pa-pah, pa-pah, pa-pah)
[Refrão]
A E A
Would you like to know where you're going?
A E A
Would you like to know where you're at?
A E A
Would you like to know what you're doing?
A E A
If you could, would you look back?
A E A
Would you like to know where you're going?
A E A
Would you like to know where you're at?
A E A
Would you like to know what you're doing?
A E A
If you could, would you look back?
How to play Lookin For A Happy Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.