You Can Take Control
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G9 C/G
In the shadows of doubt, I once stood
G9 C/G
Lost in the maze of life, misunderstood
Am Bm
But I found a fire within my soul
Am D7
A strength that whispered,"You can take control"
G9 C/G
Through the storms and the darkest night
G9 C/G
I held onto hope, I fought the fight
Am Bm
With every scar, I learned to heal
Am D7
Embracing the pain, my truth revealed
Em Bm C G9
I rise, I soar
D#º Em
Like a phoenix in flight
A/G
From the ashes of struggle
D7
I've come alive
C G/B Am7 G F#º Em7
This is my story of how I survived
C G/B Am7 G F#º Em7
This is my story of how I survived
C G/B Am7 G D#º F#º G9
This is my story of how I survived
( G9 C/G G9 C/G )
G9 C/G
A broken road, paved with shattered dreams
G9 C/G
Yet I gathered the píeces, stitched the seams
Am Bm
Through tears and sweat, I rebuilt my soul
Am D7
Found strength in the broken, took back control
G9 C/G
There were moments I stumbled, moments I fell
G9 C/G
But with each setback,I found my inner yell
Am Bm
I rose from the depths, a fighter reborn
Am D7
A warrior of life, no longer torn
C D/C
So here I stand
G D#º Em
Stronger than before
F#º Em7
A testament to resilience
Am7 Cm6 G9
An open door
C G/B Am7 G F#º Em7
This is my story of how I survived
C G/B Am7 G F#º Em7
This is my story of how I survived
C G/B Am7 G D#º F#º G9
This is my story of how I survived
Final G9 C/G G9 C/G
How to play You Can Take Control
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G9. 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.