Meant To Be
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Capo: 3
Intro: Am G F C Am G C
G
I was born in a messed up world
Wide- eyed, little lonely girl
C
In love- it was plain to see
Nobody held onto me
G
I moved around until I messed up good
Lost myself like they said I would
C
Ain't like I want it to be
But nobody held onto me
Em C
I spent everyday runnin' away
Em A
But all I needed was
F C G
Real deal, real love
Am F
The kind that won't give up
C G
When I'm not quite good enough
F C G Am
Big deal, your heart, no doors
F C G
Or reason to run out
Am
I gotta find someone like me
G C
And I really don't want him to leave
(same as first: G and C)
Well I cursed this damn old world
It ain't easy as boy meets girl
'Cause I watched him walk away
It doesn't mean it wasn't meant to be
Em C
I spent every day prayin' he would stay
Em A
'Cause where all I needed was
(Same Chords)
The real deal, real love
The kind that won't give up
When I'm not quite good enough
Big deal, your heart, no doors
Or reason to run out
I gotta find someone like me
And I really don't want him to leave
F
One time
He tried
C
I loved him
G
So I can't say he lied
Am G
But he let go (repeat once)
How to play Meant To Be
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.