Second Time Around
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[Intro]
A E A D A
[Verse]
D
There you go again,
E A
You're telling me goodbye
D
And once again I find,
E A
That I'm not sure why
D A
We've been here before,
A7 D
And there's one thing I've found
A
That the hurt ain't no easier
E A D A
The second time around
[Chorus]
D A
A7 D
I should be used to losing you
E
Still I find that I'm no stronger
A
For what you put me through
E A
How do I move on,
A7 D
When I let you bring me down
A
No the hurt ain't no easier
E A D A
The second time around
[Solo]
D | A | E | A D | A
*** Key change below *** capo 1 or sharp chords
[Verse]
A D
Letting go for good,
E A
With nothing in our way
D
You’re over him,
E A
And back with me to stay
D A
This time you were sure,
A7 D
You had your feet on solid ground
A
Yet I'm hurting all over
E A D A
The second time around
[Chorus]
D A
Second time around
A7 D
I should be used to losing you
E
Still I find that I'm no stronger
A
For what you put me through
E A
How do I move on,
A7 D
When I let you bring me down
A
No the hurt ain't no easier
E A A7
The second time around
[Outro]
D A
Yeah the hurt ain’t easier
E A D A
The second time around
How to play Second Time Around
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.