Starting Today
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VERSE 1
D Bm
My heads racin', my hearts pacin'
G
Thinkin' 'bout what I have to do
D Bm
Ain't got no idea how he's gonna feel
G
When he hears the news
D Bm
Baby I know it's not what we planned
G D
And oh I know there's no ring on my hand
G D A
But this is somethin' we gotta do
[Refrão]D A
Life is hard, and life aint fair
G D
You never know where you're going until you're there
D A
This world is cruel, just as it is cold
G D
and it's a long and crazy up-hill road
D A
But dont stop now, no don't look back
G A
this has just become our one way track
D G A
But its all gonna be okay
A G
We just have to start over
A D
Starting today
VERSE 2:
D Bm
Things are changin', lifes rearrangin'
G
Plannin' on what we have to do
D Bm
We told our family, they weren't real happy
G
But they accept the truth
D Bm
But then one day, all I saw was red
G D
It left me scared and alone in that hospital bed
G D A
They said they were sorry, but she was gone
[Refrão]D A
Life is hard, and life aint fair
G D
You never know where you're going until you're there
D A
This world is cruel, just as it is cold
G D
and it's a long and crazy up-hill road
D A
But dont stop now, no don't look back
G A
this has just become our one way track
D G A
But its all gonna be okay
A G
We just have to start over
A Bm
Starting today
G
we just have to start over
A D
starting today
TAG:
D Bm
My heads racin', my hearts pacin'
G
Thinkin' 'bout what I have to do
D Bm
Ain't got no idea how he's gonna feel
G
When he hears the news
How to play Starting Today
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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.