This Is The New Year
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Song is Originally in B. Transposed to C for simplification.
Note - When the Chords change with C constantly in the bass, the chord on top
should have its top note follow a basic C scale up to F. So for the Progression:
C G/C C F/C C
The notes in the melody are: C - D - E - F
This Is The New Year
(Piano Intro)
The Piano intro are the following notes (played quickly):
E-C-E-C-F-C-F-C-G-C-G-C-A-C-G-C
C G/C C F/C C
Another year you made a promise
C G/C C F G
Another chance to turn it all around
C G/C C F/C C
And do not save this for tomorrow
C G/C C F G
Embrace the past and you can live for now
Am F G C
And I will give the world to you
C G/C C F/C C
Speak louder than the words before you
C G/C C F G
And give them meaning no one else has found
C G/C C F/C C
The role we play is so important
C G/C C F G
We are the voices of the underground
Am F G C
And I would give the world to you
C G/C C F/C C
Say everything you've always wanted
C G/C C F G
Be not afraid of who you really are
C G/C C F/C C
Cause in the end we have each other
C G/C C/E F G
And that's at least one thing worth living for
Am F G C
And I would give the world to you
C G/C C F/C C
A million suns that shine upon me
C G/C C F G
A million eyes you are the brightest blue
C G/C C F/C C
Lets tear the walls down that divide us
C G/C C F G
And build a statue strong enough for two
Am F C G
I pass it back to you
Am F C G
And I will wait for you,
Am F G
Cause I would give the world
Am F G
And I would give the world
Am F G C
And I would give the world to you
C G/C C
This is the new year
C G/C C
A new beginning
C G/C C
You made a promise
C G/C C
You are the brightest
C G/C C
We are the voices
C G/C C
This is the new year
C G/C C
We are the voices
C G/C C
This is the new year
C G/C C
A new beginning
C G/C C
You made a promise
C G/C C
We are the voices
C G/C C
This is the new year
How to play This Is The New Year
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.