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Starting A New Life

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Starting a New Life - Van Morrison 
[Intro] 
C   C    C    C
F       F
                 C    C       
When I hear that robin sing, Well I know it's coming on spring
G  F  C  C
Ooo-we and we're starting a new life
F  F  C    C
I've been shoveling the snow away, Working hard for my pay
 G    F    C                 C
All I gotta say is we're starting a new life
G      G7   C C
We're gonna move, Way on down the line 
Am    F     G       G7
Girl, we been standing In one place  ,  for too long a time
F  F  C C
When I hear that robin song, Well, I know it won't be long
 G    F    C                 C
Find out where we be long, And we're starting a new life
[Interlude]
F F CC    G   F  C  C
       |               (2X)
G        G7  C C
We're gonna move, Way on down the line
Am    F     G       G7
Girl, we been standing In one place  ,  for too long a time
F  F              C    C
When I hear that robin song, Well, I know it won't be long
 G    F    C                 C
Find out where we be long, And we're starting a new life
F  F              C    C
And we're starting a new life, And we're starting a new life
F  F              C    C
And we're starting a new life, And we're starting a new life
      F       C
outro  vvvvvv  v

Starting A New Life chords and lyrics

Free chords for Starting A New Life by Van Morrison. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Starting a New Life - Van Morrison 
[Intro] 
C   C    C    C
[Interlude]
F  F  C C  |  G    F   C   C   (2X)
outro F vvvvvv C v

Starting A New Life Chords by Van Morrison

Learn how to play Starting A New Life by Van Morrison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Starting A New Life chords”, “Starting A New Life guitar chords”, or “Van Morrison Starting A New Life 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 Starting A New Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate Starting A New Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, G7, Am.

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Can I transpose "Starting A New Life" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Starting A New Life" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Starting A New Life" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Starting A New Life" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Starting A New Life" by Van Morrison with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Van Morrison below.

What key is "Starting A New Life" in?

The chords for "Starting A New Life" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, G7, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.