Lose To Win
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Notes:
1)FOR STRUMMING PATTERN: I'd suggest choppy for the 1st B minor of each verse line and
smooth for the E with the second B minor and F sharp being fairly brief and changing. For
the verse keep it smooth but for the progression of D, Dsus2 and Dsus4 at the end this
should be a quicker flourish. For the bridge keep the strumming rhythmic but emphasise the
first beat and let the D to D7 be a more freely/quickly strummed progression.
2) WHERE I'VE PUT E*: basically play a D chord but two frets up, this is still an E
but it just sounds more like the piece
3) Where I've put an F# I believe this to be an F chord but up 1 fret.
4) Feel free to mess around with E7 a bit in the verse as a flourish at the end of the
E, this isn't in the piece, but it's a nice embellishment. As is using a second Dsus2 to
get back to the verse from the Chorus.
5) Enjoy the piece! This should be fairly accurate as it's based on live video footage
and a seasoned ear, but by all means dabble yourself and send me any suggestions or
messages on twitter (@SmallGardenBird)p.s get a kazoo for the 'doo' bits!
Intro
Bm E Bm F#
Bm E Bm F#
verse 1:
Bm E Bm F#
I ve got no one to call my own
Bm E Bm F#
Nobody calls me on the phone, I ve been disconnected
Bm E Bm F#
I ve been evicted from my home
Bm E Bm F#
Name and address care of unknown, it s been redirected
[Refrão]G5 D A
Now the open sky s my limit,
Fm D D7
And the sun s my point of view
G5 A D Dsus4
Dsus2 D
This time I had to lose to win
verse 2:
Bm E Bm F#
I walk down Peachtree Avenue
Bm E Bm F#
Nothing s the same since I lost you, it s to be expected
Bm E Bm F#
I never thought that I d stoop quite so low
Bm E Bm F#
You had no choice but to up and go you felt so rejected
[Refrão]G5 D A
I crashed with the wheels still spinning,
Fm D D7
I had no overview
G5 A D
I just crawled out and walked away
G5 D A
Now I can t stop my mouth from grinning,
Fm D D7
and time is running thin
G5 A D Dsus4
Dsus2 D
This time I had to lose to win
Bridge
G A D E*
(doo-ing)
G A D D7
(doo-ing)
G A D E*
(doo-ing)
G A D Dsus4
Dsus2 D
This time I had to lose to win
Instrumental:
Bm E Bm F#
Bm E Bm F#
[Refrão]G5 D A
I know I should be feeling,
Fm D D7
a lot worse than I do
G5 A D
As past due payment for my sins
G5 D A
But I m done with pain from kneeling,
Fm D D7
And the sky s still coloured blue
G5 A D Dsus4
Dsus2 D
This time I had to lose to win
Outro (same as bridge):
G A D E*
(doo-ing)
G A D D7
(doo-ing)
G A D E*
(doo-ing)
G A D Dsus4
Dsus2 D
This time I had to lose to win
How to play Lose To Win
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.