Second Chance

by Shinedown

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Lyrics

My eyes are o pen wide; me.

I’m (Abmaj7)by the way, I made it through the day.

I watch the world out side; ly voice, so (Abmaj7)by the way, I’m leav ing out to day.

Well, I just saw Hal ley’s Com et.

She waved,

said, (Eb)“Why you al ways (Bb)run ning in place?

E ven the man in the moon dis ap peared

(Fm)some where in the strat o sphere.”

Tell my moth er, tell my fa ther I’ve done the best I can

to make them real ise this is my life.

I hope they un der stand.

I’m not an gry, I’m just say (F)ing

(Ab)some times good bye is a sec ond chance.

Please don’t cry one tear for me.

I’m (Abmaj7)not a fraid of what I have to say.

This is my one and on ly voice, so (Abmaj7)lis ten close.

It’s on ly for to day.

Well, I just saw Hal ley’s Com et.

She waved,

said, (Eb)“Why you al ways (Bb)run ning in place?

E ven the man in the moon dis ap peared

(Fm)some where in the strat o sphere.”

Tell my moth er, tell my fa ther I’ve done the best I can

to make them real ise this is my life.

I hope they un der stand.

I’m not an gry, I’m just say (F)ing

(Ab)some times good bye is a sec ond chance.

(Ab)some times good bye is a sec ond chance.

(Bb)Here is my chance,

this is my chance.

(Ab)some times good bye is a sec ond chance,

(Cm)some times good bye is a sec (F7)ond chance,

(Ab)some times good bye is a sec ond chance.

Second Chance by Shinedown — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Second Chance” by Shinedown in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 102 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Second Chance" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Second Chance"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.