Lottery
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Intro: D Bm D Bm
D
If I told you I was yours You'd probably label me a "bore"
Bm
Maybe I'm just trying way too hard to keep you
D
You're an angel and I'm blessed So I am trying to do my best
Bm
Want you to know how very nice it was to meet you
D C#m
So much time I spend to find something that I could call mine
Bm A
Something real out of all these phony people
D C#m
And I know our past is tainted It's a shame, now, baby ain't it
Bm A
But I'm willing if you're willing only see through
D C G
Can you take this chance on me?
A
You won't regret it, come on and get it
D C G
Love is like the lottery
A
Oh we had issues, can we dismiss those?
D C G
Can you take this chance on me?
A
You won't regret it, come on and get it
D Bm
You're the only one I say
G A
Yeah we had issues, can we dismiss those?
D
If to you I am indebted Don't expect you to forget it
Bm
But it's only gonna stop us If we let it
D
Yeah it hit me like a gunshot And from then to my very own blind
Bm
I'm a roll these dice until I hit the jackpot
D
Baby I know I learned my lesson
C#m
That was never my profession
Bm A
I'm just learning as we're growing and progressing
D
No I never meant to hurt you
C#m
Please myself I didn't virtue
Bm A
Now my mind is ready to give all our nurture
D C G
Can you take this chance on me?
A
You won't regret it, come on and get it
D C G
Love is like the lottery
A
Oh we had issues, can we dismiss those?
D C G
Can you take this chance on me?
A
You won't regret it, come on and get it
D Bm
You're the only one I say
G A
Yeah we had issues, can we dismiss those?
Final D Bm
D Bm
How to play Lottery
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 D. 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.