This Is What It Takes
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(verse 1):
C G Am
You keep on telling me i'm waisting time
F G C
But to call it wasting time, oh thats a crime
C G Am
and you think its crazy what i'm trying to do
F G C
Well baby I'm a fool for you.
F G C
Cause underneath the darkness, theres a lights thats
G Am
trying so hard that trying to be seen
F G
cause I know this cause I noticed
C G Am
Your tying so hard to see
[Refrão]
C Dm Am
And If This is what it takes
G C Dm Am G
Then let me be the one to bear the pain
C Dm Am
Oh if this is what it takes
C Dm Em F
I'll break down theses wall that are in our way
G C G Am F G C
If this is what it takes
(verse 2)
C G Am
You keep on telling me i'm waisting time
F G C
But to call it wasting time, oh thats a crime
C G Am
and you think its crazy what i'm trying to do
F G C
Well baby I'm a fool for you.
F G C
Cause underneath the darkness, theres a lights thats
G Am
trying so hard that trying to be seen
F G
And I know this because i've noticed
C G Am
a little bit shining through the schemes
[Refrão]
C Dm Am
And If This is what it takes
G C Dm Am G
Then let me be the one to bear the pain
C Dm Am
Oh if this is what it takes
C Dm Em F
I'll break down theses wall that are in our way
G C G Am F G C
If this is what it takes
How to play This Is What It Takes
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 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.