What A Year
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(Upward Strum)
Em Am Em Am
Em Am
Chromatic I stand on the side of the road
Em Am
Watching for a car a truck so I can go
Em Am
I've got to get myself out of this nothing place
Em Am
I've been running around with a tied shoelace
C G
What a year it has been
Am Em
What a year it has been
C G
Lost my love, shed my skin
Am Em
What a year it has been
Am Am/B Am Am/B
Em Am
There's a cheerleader squad on the side of the road
Em Am
Cheering the night now for somewhere to go
Em Am
There's me on the corner the corner is home
Em Am
Look at the controller we're about to hit a new zone
C G
What a year it has been
Am Em
What a year it has been
C G
Lost my love, shed my skin
Am Em
What a year it has been
Em G
Flashing lights from up above
Am Em
So close too close was crazy love
G
So gather up your broken brow
Am Em
Millions together will do it somehow
4,3,2
C G
What a year it has been
Am Em
What a year it has been
C G
Lost my love, shed my skin
Am Em
What a year it has been
C G
What a year it has been
Am Em
Lost my love, shed my skin
C G
As it creeps to an end
Am Em
What a year it has been
Am Em
Am Em
And I'm alright
Am Em
And I'm alright
Am Em
And I'm alright
Am Em
And I'm alright
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How to play What A Year
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.