Second Time Around
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G
[Verse 1]
C
All the wasted wine at the wedding
D G
Like we needed more steak knives or king size bedding
Am
Walking down the aisle to Otis Redding
D G
The second time around
[Verse 2]
C
Married once before who could forget it
G
But I stayed out every night and now regret it
Am D
A love could grow again if we let it
G
The second time around
[Chorus]
Em C
The second time around
G C
I'll do things differently
A7
I promise that I'll try
Cm
To let sleeping dogs lie
G
The second time around
[Interlude]
[Verse 3]
G C
I know that I don't do what's expected
D G
'Cause I couldn't stand to be twice rejected
Am
So if you ask me straight, I'd just deflect it
G
The second time around
[Chorus]
Em C
The second time around
G C
I'll do things differently
A7
I promise that I'll try
Cm
To let sleeping dogs lie
G Em
The second time around
[Outro]
C
Give me one more last chance
Cm
One more second first dance
G Cm G# G
The second time around
How to play Second Time Around
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 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.