The Other Side
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Artist: Colton Dixon
Album: Identity
Song: The Other Side
Key: A
Intro
A / | E/G# - F#m // | F#m / | E - D //
verse 1
A E/G# F#m
Everybody's dressed in black
E D
The preacher's saying life goes too fast
A E/G# F#m
The memories have turned to tears
E D
Thinking back on all the years
Pre-Chorus
E F#m D
I know that you're in a better place
E F#m D
But I'm still here missing you today
Chorus
A Bm
It isn't easy to say goodbye
F#m E
But I know it's only for a little while
A Bm
Run up ahead and I will catch up
F#m E
'Cause I'm gonna see you when tomorrow comes
Bm A/C# D
On the other side
Bm A/C# D
On the other side
verse 2
A E/G# F#m
I bet you feel you're finally home
E D
Running down those streets of gold
A E/G# F#m
The kind of peace you can't explain
E D
Looking into Jesus' face
Pre-Chorus 2
E F#m D
I know that you're in a better place
E F#m D E
I know I'll be joining you someday
Chorus
A Bm
It isn't easy to say goodbye
F#m E
But I know it's only for a little while
A Bm
Run up ahead and I will catch up
F#m E
'Cause I'm gonna see you when tomorrow comes
Bm A/C# D E
On the other side
Bridge
F#m A D E
Where there are no more goodbyes
F#m A D E
No more pain, no more tears left to cry
F#m A D E
We will join with the angels singing their song
D E A E/G# F#m E D
Praising our Savior, all the day long (uh, uh - uh; uh, uh-uh)
A E/G# F#m E D
(uh, uh - uh; uh, uh-uh)
Chorus
A Bm
It isn't easy to say goodbye
F#m E
But I know it's only for a little while
A Bm
Run up ahead and I will catch up
F#m E
'Cause I'm gonna see you when tomorrow comes
Bm A/C# D
On the other side
Bm A/C# D
On the other side
Bm A/C# D
On the other side
Bm A/C# D
On the other side
How to play The Other Side
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.