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Chanc es are, when said and done,
who’ll be the luck y ones
who make it all the way?
Though you say I could be your an swer, noth ing lasts for ev er, no mat ter how it feels to day.
Chanc es are,
we’ll find a new e qua tion.
Chanc es roll a way from me.
Chanc es are
(Eb)all they hope
to be.
Don’t get me wrong, I’d nev er say nev er; ’cause, though love can’t change the weath er, no (Gm7)act of God could pull me a way from you.
I’m (Bbsus2)just a re al is tic man, a (Bbsus2)bot tle filled with shells and sand, a (Gm7)fraid to look be yond what I could lose when it comes to you.
And though I’d see us through, yeah,
chanc es are
we’ll find two des ti na tions.
Chanc es roll a way from me.
Still, chanc es are
(Eb)more than ex pec ta tions
but pos si bil i ties
o ver me.
(Bb)Eight to five we’re two to one, (Bbmaj7)lay your mon ey on the sun.
Un (Gm7)til you crash, what have you done?
Is (Bb)there a bet ter bet than love?
(Bb)What you are is what you bring.
You (Bbmaj7)got ta cry be fore you sing.
(Eb)Chanc es...
Chanc es...
Chanc es lost
are (Eb)hope’s torn out pag es.
May be this time...
Chanc es are, es are we’ll be the com bi na tion.
Chanc es come and car from me.
me.
Chanc es are
(Eb)wait ing to be tak en;
and I can see...
Chanc es are, es are we’ll be the fas ci na tion.
Chanc es won’t es cape from me.
me.
Chanc es are
(Eb)on ly what we make them,
and I can see...
and all I need.
Chances — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Chances" by Five For Fighting: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 83 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Chances”
- What key is "Chances" by Five For Fighting played in?
- Chances is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chances"?
- The arrangement plays at 83 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Chances" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Chances"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Chances"?
- "Chances" was originally performed by Five For Fighting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Chances"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbsus2, Cm7, Eb, Ebsus2, F, Fsus4, +1 more.
- What other songs by Five For Fighting can I play here?
- Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Chances" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Chances" by Five For Fighting. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Chances" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Chances" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.