Lucky One (acoustic)
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Intro: Em G C G
capo 4
Em G C G
While the stars all line up so perfectly
Em G C G
For everybody but not for me
Em G
I wish it could be easy
C G
But it never goes that way
Em G
It's never like the movies
C
It's never like they say
C G Em D
[Refrão]
C G
Well maybe one day I'll be back on my feet
Em D
And all of this pain'll be gone
C G
And maybe it won't be so hard to be me
Em D
And I'll find out just where I belong
C
It feels like it's taking forever
Em
But one day things could get better
D C (Strum once)
And maybe my time will come
And I'll be the lucky one
C G D x2
Verse: Em G C G
Em G C G
Now I can't stop thinkin' how this life could be
Em G C G
I can keep pretendin' but honestly
Em G
Does it really make a difference?
C G
Does it really ever change a thing?
Em G
It's never like the movies
C
It's never like you think
[Refrão] C G Em D
C G
Oh maybe one day I'll be back on my feet
Em D
And all of this pain'll be gone
C G
And maybe it won't be so hard to be me
Em D
And I'll find out just where I belong
C
It feels like it's takin' forever
Em
But one day things could get better
D C (Strum once)
And maybe my time will come
And I'll be the lucky one
Bridge
F
So give me a reason to keep holdin' on
C G
Something that makes me believe that my life's gonna change
F
Seems like everyone else gets a shot, gets a break
C
I can't wait for that to be me
[Refrão]
C (Strum once)
Maybe one day I'll be back on my feet
Em D
And all of this pain'll be gone (all of this pain'll be gone)
C G
And maybe it won't be so hard to be me
Em D
And I'll find out just where I belong (I'll find out just where I belong)
C G
Yea maybe one day I'll be back on my feet
Em D
And all of this pain'll be gone
C
It feels like it's taking forever
Em
But one day things could get better
D C (Strum once)
And maybe my time will come
C G D x2
And I'll be the lucky one
C
And I'll be the lucky one
How to play Lucky One (acoustic)
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 Em. 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.