That's Life
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Intro: E C#m F#m B7
E C#m7 F#m B7(13-)
E
That's life (That's life)
D#m7(5-) G#7
That's what people say
C#m7 F#7
You're ridin' high in April, shot down in May
E G#7 C#m7
But I know I'm gonna change their tune
F#7 B7(4) B7(13)
When I'm back on top in June, oh
E
That's life (That's life)
D#m7(5-) G#7(13-)
Funny as it seems
C#m7 F#7
Some people get their kicks just steppin' on a dream
E G#7 C#m7
But I won't let it get me down
F#7 B7(4) E
'Cause this whole world keeps spinnin' around
[Refrão]
Bm7 E7 Bm7 E7
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet A pawn and a queen
A Bm7 Cº C#m7
I've been up and down and over and out But I know one thing
F#7 C#m7 F#7
Each time I find myself flat on my face
B7 C#m7 Dº B7/D#
I pick myself up and get back in the race
[Verso 2]
E D#m7(5-) G#7
That's life (That's life) i can't deny it
C#m7 F#7
I thought of quittin', but my hеart just won't buy it
E G#7 C#m7
If I didn't think it was worth a try
F#m7 B7(4) E
I'd roll up in a big ball and die
[Refrão]
Bm7 E7 Bm7 E7
I've been a puppet, a paupеr A pawn and a queen
A E7(4) A
I've been up and down But I know one thing
F#7 C#m7 F#7
Each time I find myself flat on my face
B A/C# Dº B7/D#
I just pick myself up and get back in the race
[Verso 3]
Gb Fm7(5-) Bb7(9-/13-)
That's life (That's life) oh, i can't deny it (Life)
Ebm7 Ab7 F#m6/A
I thought of quittin', but my heart just won't buy it (Life)
Gb Fm7(5-) E7(5-) Ebm7 Ab7(9)
If I didn't think it was worth a try
Ab7 Db7(4) Gbm7
I'd roll myself up in a big ball and die
( A7(13) Ab7(13) G7(13) Gb7 )
How to play That's Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.