The Way Lifes Meant To Be
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Capo 1
Intro A
verse 1
A
Well I came a long way to be here today and
D
I left you so long on this avenue...
E
And here I stand in the strangest land not
A
Knowing what to say or do...
As I gaze around at these strangers in town I
D
guess the only stranger is me...
[Refrão]
E
And I wonder, yes I wonder... is this the
A
way life's meant to be...
verse 2
A
Although it's only a day since I was taken away and left
D
standing here looking in wonder...
E
Oh the crowd at my feet maybe it's just the old street but
A
every thing that I Know lies under...
And when I see what they've done to this place that was
D
home, shame is all that I feel... Ohhh
[Refrão]
E
And I wonder, yes I wonder... is this the
A
way life's meant to be...
Bridge;
D E A G#m F#m
Too late too late to cry the people say
D E A
Too late for you too late for me...
D E A G#m F#m
You've come so far, nah you know ev'ry thing my friend
B D
Love can see the one that's out my way
Bass solo; A, D, E, A
A D
Oh---------------wah la...
[Refrão]
E
And I wonder, yes I wonder... is this the
A
way life's meant to be...
verse 3
A
As I wonder around this wreck of a town where people
D E
never speak aloud... with it's ivory towers and it's plastic
A
flowers I wish I was back in 1981
Just to see your face in stead of this place now I know what
D
you mean to me. Ohhhh
[Refrão]
E
And I wonder, yes I wonder... is this the
A
way life's meant to be...
A, D, E, A, D
Finale:
E
And I wonder, yes I wonder wonder wonder wonder is this
A
the way life's meant to be. Ohhhhhhh (2x)
A
Is this the way life's meant to be mmmmm
E A
Is this the way life's meant to be, I wanna know now
E A
Is this the way life's meant to be.
How to play The Way Lifes Meant To Be
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What is the starting chord?
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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.