Sometimes
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1, 2
1, 2, 3
[Verso 1]
D
Sometimes, life gets you down
Em
But you can turn it all around
Em E7M Em7 A
The raindrops keep falling, you're soaking to the bone
D A
And you can't see for the clouds
[Verso 2]
D
Sometimes, life isn't fair
Em
But you can beat it, don't despair
Em E7M
You win some, you lose some
Em7 A
And then you lose some more
D
You even played your best
[Refrão]
G
But just round the corner
Gm
The sun's looking dapper
F#m B
And Lady Luck's his date
G E7/B A
The happy days are coming again
( A7(13-) )
[Verso 3]
D
Sometimes, life is a drag
Em
But get that chin up, don't be sad
Em E7M Em7 A
'Cause somebody up there is looking out for you
D
And now they're makin' plans
( D Bm G A )
( D Bm Bb7M A )
[Refrão]
G
But just round the corner
Gm F#m B
Well, the real truth of it's that nobody really knows
G
Life sure doesn't make sense
Gm
But on your boots you can bet
F#m Dm6(9) Em/B Dm6(9)
That everybody gets the blues
D
Sometimes
Final: Bm G A D
Bm G A D
How to play Sometimes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.