Second Chances
View chords used in this chart
Em
Older than water, stubborn as stone
C
There'll be no forgiveness for all that you've known
G D
Oh these days, oh these days get heavy
Em
Hotter than friction, subtle as sound
C
There'll be no forgiveness when you come around
G D
Oh these days, oh these days get heavy
Em C G D
I get older and life fades
Em C G
But you remain
C G Em D
Open up again, I believe in second chances
C G Em D
Please let me in, oh I believe in second chances
C G Em D
I won't break you, I will not let you down
C G Em D
Open up again, I believe in second chances
Em
Quicker than lightning, whiter than bone
C
If you can erase it, then I can atone
G D
Oh these days, oh these days get heavy
Em C G D
I get older and life fades
Em C G
But you remain
C G Em D
Open up again, I believe in second chances
C G Em D
Please let me in, oh I believe in second chances
C G Em D
I won't break you, I will not let you down
C G Em D
Open up again, I believe in second chances
Instrumental:
C Em G D C Em G D
C Em G D
Forgive me
C Em G D
Forgive me
C G Em D
Open up again, I believe in second chances
C G Em D
Please let me in, oh I believe in second chances
C G Em D
I won't break you, I will not let you down
C G Em D
Open up again, I believe in second chances
Instrumental:
C Em G D C Em G D
C G
Goodnight
Em D
Goodnight
C G
Goodnight
Em D
Goodnight
C G
Goodnight
Em D
Goodnight
C G
Goodnight
Em D
Goodnight
How to play Second Chances
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.