Lucky That Way
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Intro
N.C.
e|--------------|
B|--------------|
G|--------------|
D|--------------|
A|--------0-2-4-|
E|--2-3-4-------|
Have you..
verse 1
D A7 D
Have you ever seen a heart as it lays dying?
D A7 D
Or what's left of its life slips away?
D D7 G
Any tears that get shed ain't worth cryin',
D A7 D
Cos I've seen plenty, I'm lucky that way.
verse 2
D A7 D
Have you ever heard a voice resort to moanin',
D A7 D
After despair's choked its last words away.
D D7 G
Well any worse sound defies your ears even knowin',
D A D
And Lord I've heard plenty, I'm lucky that way.
Bridge 1
G C G C G
So wrap your warm arms around me,
G C G A
And let our weak hands delight love's sad face.
Instrumental
D A D A D G D A D
Bridge 2
G C G C G
Then press your soft lips against me,
G C G A
And let the first bets on new love be made.
verse 3
D A D
Have you ever watched a couple where one stands cryin',
A D
While begging the other to please stay?
G
The awful truth is it ain't the worth the cryin',
D A D
Lord, I've watched plenty, I'm lucky that way.
Outro
G D A D
Lord, I've watched plenty, I'm lucky that way.
How to play Lucky That Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.