What It Takes
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[Intro ]
A D A A
[Verso 1]
A D A
Sometimes that mirror ain't always fair to me
A D A
It doesn't see who I am
A D A
I'm on my way to who God wants me to be
A D A
That bigger plan ain't in my hands
E D A
If I could write a note to younger me
E D
Line by line, here's what it would read
[Refrão]
A D A
I'm worthy of a love that lasts a lifetime
F#m7 D A
And a smile that lights the world up like the sunshine
A D F#m7
Happiness ain't found, it's created
D E A A A A
And I've got what it takes to make it
[Verso 2]
A D A
I'm making friends that feel more like family
A D A
Making this little house my home
A D
Ain't chasing spotlights
A
I'm chasing memories
A D A
Making this little life my own
[Refrão]
A D A
I'm worthy of a love that lasts a lifetime
F#m7 D A
And a smile that lights the world up like the sunshine
A D F#m
Happiness ain't found, it's created
D E A A
And I've got what it takes to make it
[Ponte]
F#m E
Through the ups and the downs
D
I'll make it work to all work out
F#m E D
Every dream that's ever seemed too far to chase it
D E F#m D
Oh I've got what it takes to make iii-i-it
F#m7 Esus4 E
Uh uh uh uhh
[Refrão]
A D A
I'm worthy of a love that lasts a lifetime
F#m D A
And a smile that lights the world up like the sunshine
A D F#m
Happiness ain't found, it's created
D E A
And I've got what it takes to make it
Outro
D E N.C.
Oh I've got what it takes to make it
How to play What It Takes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.