Taking On The World
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Main riff: Em7 G Cadd9 Dsus
main riff
You're holding out your hand, are you falling?
You're talking to yourself, nobody's there
There's a burning in your heart like a hunger
You're crying to yourself, nobody cares
Cadd9 Em7
When you feel that life is dragging you down day by day
Cadd9
You've gotta break away
You're taking on the world
main riff
Taking on the world (And I swear they'll never break me)
Taking on the world
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Precious time, do we know what we're fighting for
Taking time, so we don't make the same mistakes again
Take a look on the other side
Look at what we will leave behind
Cadd9 Em7
When you feel that life is dragging you down day by day
Cadd9
You've gotta break away
main riff
You're taking on the world
Taking on the world (and I swaer they'll never take me)
Taking on the world
Taking on the world (and I sear they'll never break me)
Taking on the world
Taking on the world
Am Cadd9
its easy to do
Em7 D
put your trust in me
Am Cadd9
comes out of the blue
Em7
we're breaking away
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What's love is it wild sorrow?
Brave face, is your heart breaking?
Who cares when you cry freedom?
It's the right place for the right reasons
You're taking on the world
main riff
Taking on the world (and I swaer they'll never take me)
Taking on the world
Taking on the world (and I sear they'll never break me)
Taking on the world (they'll never take me)
Taking on the world (they'll never change me)
How to play Taking On The World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.