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Second Chance - Shinedown
CAPO 3
[Intro]
Am  C  F  F
[Verse 1]
  AmMy eyes are Copen wide
FBy the way, I made it through the day
  AmI watch the Cworld outside
FBy the way, I'm leaving out today
[Pre-Chorus]
  GI just saw AmHalley's comet, she wavedF  
Said Cwhy you always G/Brunning in Gplace
Even the Amman in the moon disapDpeared
Somewhere in the stratosphere
[Chorus]
  AmTell my Cmother, tell my Dfather
I've done the Fbest I can
  AmTo make them Crealize
This is Dmy life
I hope they Funderstand
  AmI'm not Cangry, I'm just Dsaying
FSometimes goodbye is a second chance
[Verse 2]
  AmPlease don't cry Cone tear for me
I'm Fnot afraid of what I have to say
  AmThis is my Cone and only voice
So Flisten close, it's only for today
[Pre-Chorus]
  GI just saw AmHalley's comet, she wavedF  
Said Cwhy you always G/Brunning in Gplace
Even the Amman in the moon disapDpeared
Somewhere in the stratosphere
[Chorus]
  AmTell my Cmother, tell my Dfather
I've done the Fbest I can
  AmTo make them Crealize
This is Dmy life
I hope they Funderstand
  AmI'm not Cangry, I'm just Dsaying
FSometimes goodbye is a second chanceD  F  Am  G  
[Interlude]
  D    F     Am    GHere is my chance
  D    F     Am    GThis is my chance
[Chorus]
  AmTell my Cmother, tell my Dfather
I've done the Fbest I can
  AmTo make them Crealize
This is Dmy life
I hope they Funderstand
  AmI'm not Cangry, I'm just sDaying
FSometimes goodbye is a second chance
[Outro]
AmSometimes goodbye is a Dsecond chance
FSometimes goodbye is a second chance

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"Second Chance" is a song by the American rock band Shinedown, known for their powerful rock sound. The song, from their 2008 album The Sound of Madness, explores themes of redemption and new beginnings. It suggests a pivotal moment where one can choose a different path, leaving behind past mistakes for a fresh start. Playing this song can feel like embracing a moment of profound personal change and hope.

AI-written from these sources:Second Chance (Shinedown song) — Wikipedia ↗Shinedown — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Second Chance

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Second Chance - Shinedown

CAPO 3

[Intro]

Am C F F

[Verse 1]

Am C

My eyes are open wide

By the way, I made it through the day

Am C

I watch the world outside

By the way, I'm leaving out today

[Pre-Chorus]

G Am F

I just saw Halley's comet, she waved

C G/B G

Said why you always running in place

Am D

Even the man in the moon disappeared

Somewhere in the stratosphere

[Chorus]

Am C D

Tell my mother, tell my father

I've done the best I can

Am C

To make them realize

This is my life

I hope they understand

Am C D

I'm not angry, I'm just saying

Sometimes goodbye is a second chance

[Verse 2]

Am C

Please don't cry one tear for me

I'm not afraid of what I have to say

Am C

This is my one and only voice

So listen close, it's only for today

[Pre-Chorus]

G Am F

I just saw Halley's comet, she waved

C G/B G

Said why you always running in place

Am D

Even the man in the moon disappeared

Somewhere in the stratosphere

[Chorus]

Am C D

Tell my mother, tell my father

I've done the best I can

Am C

To make them realize

This is my life

I hope they understand

Am C D

I'm not angry, I'm just saying

F D F Am G

Sometimes goodbye is a second chance

[Interlude]

D F Am G

Here is my chance

D F Am G

This is my chance

[Chorus]

Am C D

Tell my mother, tell my father

I've done the best I can

Am C

To make them realize

This is my life

I hope they understand

Am C D

I'm not angry, I'm just saying

Sometimes goodbye is a second chance

[Outro]

Am D

Sometimes goodbye is a second chance

About Second Chance Chords by Shinedown

Learn how to play Second Chance by Shinedown with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Second Chance chords”, “Second Chance guitar chords”, or “Shinedown Second Chance 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 Second Chance chords and for experienced players who want accurate Second Chance lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C, F, G, G/B, D.

FAQ — Second Chance by Shinedown

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What key is "Second Chance" in?

The chords for "Second Chance" show the original chord names (including Am, C, F, G, G/B, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.