This Is My Now
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Jordan Sparks
(American Idol)
Capo 4th. Fret Recorded in F#
Intro: D
D A D
There was a time I packed my dreams away.
G D
Living in a shell, hiding from myself.
D A Bm
There was a time when I was so afraid.
D G
I thought Id reached the end,
Baby that was then
Bm A
I am made of more than my yesterdays.
D A
This is my now, and I am breathing in the moment.
Bm G
As I look around I cant believe the love I see.
Em D G
My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubts
D
That was then, this is my now.
D A Bm
Had to decide,was I going to play it safe
G
or look somewhere deep in inside
try to turn the tide
Bm A
and find the strength to take that step of faith
D A
This is my now, and I am breathing in the moment.
Bm G
I look around I cant believe the love I see.
Em D G
My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubts.
D
That was then, this is my now.
Em Bm
And I have the courage like never before, yeah.
E Bm E G
Settled for less, but Im ready for more,
A
Ready for more.
D A
This is my now, Im living in the moment
Bm G
As I look around I cant believe the love I see.
Em D G
My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubts.
D
That was then, this is my now.
A
I am breathing in the moment.
Bm G
As I look around cant believe the love I see
Bm D G
My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubts
D
That was then, This is my now.
D
This is my now.
How to play This Is My Now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.