Things Will Go My Way
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[Intro: ]C# F#
C#
I came to tell you
F#
How we've all began
C#
Nothing seems to work out right
F#
I'm broken down again
A#m
So hold me now
G#
And say it's not forever
F#
Maybe someday
In time
C# F#
Things will go my way
Things will go my way
C#
I've pushed to get through
F#
The crowds in twisted zone
C#
Just to find I'm right back here
F#
Doing what I'm told
A#m
So take my hand
G#
Don't let me surrender
F#
'Cuz maybe someday
Yeah, in time
C# F#
Things will go my way
A#m G#
Things will go my way
Things will go my way
C#
For all the lives
I've tasted
F#
Just looking for the truth
C#
For all the dreams I'm chasing
F#
What am I to do
C#
With everything against me
F#
The answers are all wrong
C#
Open now, I'll find out
F#
It was working all along
A#m
So hold me now
G#
And say it's not forever
F#
Maybe someday
In time
C# F#
Things will go my way
A#m G#
Things will go my way
Things will go my way
C#
For all the things
I've tasted
Just looking for the truth
F#
For all the dreams I'm chasing
What am I to do
A#m
With everything against me
The answers are all wrong
G#
Open now, I'll find out
C#
Things will go my way
F# A#m G# C#
Things will go my way
How to play Things Will Go My Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#. 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.