Second Chance
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[INTRO: ]G Dsus Am Em
VERSE 1:
G D Am Em
Since you've been gone, I feel my life slipping away.
G D Am Em
I look to the sky, and everything is turning gray.
G D Em F
All I made was one mistake, how much more will I have to pay.
CHORUS:
C G/D C/E D/F# D
W/why can't you think it over. Why can't you forget about the past?
G D Am C
When love makes a sound babe, a heart needs a second chance.
G D Am D
Don't put me down babe, can't you see I love you.
G D
Since you've been gone I've been in a trance.
Am Em
This heart needs a second chance.
Am C G
Don't say it's over, I just can't say goodbye.
VERSE 2: (lead-in: Dsus Am Em D)
G D Am Em
So this is love, standing in the pouring rain.
G D Am Em
I've called on you. 'Cause she never meant a thing.
G D Em F
All I know I ain't got the right to ask you to sympathize. But ... (to CHORUS)
BRIDGE: (lead-in: G D/F# Em)
D G Em
I never loved her. I never needed her.
C G/B Am
She was willing and that's all there is to say.
C/G D
Don't forsake me, please don't leave me now.
G D Am
A heart needs a second chance.
INSTRUMENTAL: C G D Am D G D Am Em Am C
FINAL VERSE/CHORUS:
G G/D C/E D/F#
Please forgive me and forget it. I was wrong and I admit it.
G G/D C/E D/F#
Why can't we talk it over, why can't we forget about,
D G D Am
forget about the past. A heart needs a second chance.
C G D Am
When love makes a sound babe, a heart needs a second chance.
C G
Don't put me down babe. Since you've been gone,
D Am Em
I've been in a trance. This heart needs a second chance.
Am C G
Don't say it's over, I just can't say goodbye.
REPEAT AND FADE: (lead-in: D)
G D Am C
A heart needs a second chance. When love makes a sound babe.
How to play Second Chance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.