That's Life
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[Intro]dução: A7/9- A A7 D D7 G Am7 Gdim A7 G6 D7
G B7
That's lifethat's what all the people say
Em7 A7
You're ridin' high in April, shot down in May
G C7M Bm5-/7 Em7
But I know I'm gonna change that tune
A9 Am7 D9 D
When I'm back on top in June
G B7
That's lifefunny as it seems
Em7 A7
Some people get their kicks steppin' on a dream
G F#m7 F7 Em
But I don't let it get me down
A9 D9 G
'Cause this old world keeps goin' round
Bridge
G7
I've been a puppet a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king
C6
I've been up and down and over and out and I've learned one thing
A7
Each time I find myself flat on my face
D7 D9 D
I pick myself up and get back in the race
G B7
That's life I can't deny it
Em7 A7
I thought of quittin', but my heart just won't buy it
G G/F# Bm5-/7 E
If I didn't think it was worth a try
A7/9- A7 D D7 G G/F# Em Edim D7
I'd roll myself up in a big ball and die
G B7
That's life I can't deny it
Em7 A7
I thought of quittin', but my heart just won't buy it
G G/F# Bm5-/7 E
If I didn't think it was worth a try
A7/9- A A7 D D7 G Am7 Gdim A7 G6
I'd roll myself up in a big ball and die
How to play That's Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.