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This Is What It Takes

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[Verse 1]
I waCtch your troublGed eyes as you resAmt
And I faFll in love with Gevery breathC  
I wonder iCf those eyeGs are really shutAm  
And am FI the one yGou're drCeaming of?
Cause undFerneath the darGkness, there's a liCght that's
trying so hGard to be seeAmn
And I knoFw this cause I noticGed
a little Cbit shiniGng from Amthe seams
[Chorus]
And Cif this Dmis what Amit takes
Then lGet me be the oCne to beDmar the paAminG  
Oh, if thCis is whDmat it takAmes
I'll break dCown these Dmwalls that are Emin our wayF  
If thGis is what it takCesG  Am  F  G  C  
[Verse 2]
You kCeep on telling Gme I'm wasting tiAmme
But to cFall it wasting tGime, oh that's a cCrime
and you thCink it's crGazy what I'm trying to Amdo
Well bFaby I'm a foGol for yCou.
Cause undFerneath the darGkness, there's a liCght that's
trying so hGard to be seeAmn
And I kFnow this because I've noGticed
a liCttle bit sGhining through the Amsteams
[Chorus]
And Cif this Dmis what Amit takes
Then lGet me be the oCne to beDmar the paAminG  
Oh, if thCis is whDmat it takAmes
I'll break dCown these Dmwalls that are Emin our wayF  
If thGis is what it takCesG  Am  F  G  C  

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The story behind the song

This song comes from the debut studio album by Shawn Mendes, a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician who first gained recognition for his song covers online. It's a track that embodies the determination and effort required to achieve one's dreams. The lyrics speak to the hard work and sacrifices involved in pursuing a goal, suggesting that success doesn't come easily. Playing this song can evoke a feeling of perseverance and the drive to overcome challenges.

AI-written from these sources:Shawn Mendes — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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This Is What It Takes

by Shawn Mendes

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[Verse 1]

C G Am

I watch your troubled eyes as you rest

F G C

And I fall in love with every breath

C G Am

I wonder if those eyes are really shut

F G C

And am I the one you're dreaming of?

F G C

Cause underneath the darkness, there's a light that's

G Am

trying so hard to be seen

F G

And I know this cause I noticed

C G Am

a little bit shining from the seams

[Chorus]

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 these walls 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 wasting time

F G C

But to call it wasting time, oh that's a crime

C G Am

and you think it's 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, there's a light that's

G Am

trying so hard to be seen

F G

And I know this because I've noticed

C G Am

a little bit shining through the steams

[Chorus]

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 these walls that are in our way

G C G Am F G C

If this is what it takes

About This Is What It Takes Chords by Shawn Mendes

Learn how to play This Is What It Takes by Shawn Mendes with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “This Is What It Takes chords”, “This Is What It Takes guitar chords”, or “Shawn Mendes This Is What It Takes chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy This Is What It Takes chords and for experienced players who want accurate This Is What It Takes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Am, F, Dm, Em.

FAQ — This Is What It Takes by Shawn Mendes

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The chords for "This Is What It Takes" show the original chord names (including C, G, Am, F, Dm, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.