Everybody Gets A Second Chance

by Mike and The Mechanics
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Lyrics

A sin gle (Cm)fail ure, a lit tle (Cm)slip,

a mis de (Cm)mea nor, a lit tle (Cm)trip.

Does this con (Cm)demn me, lock me a way?

Be fore you (Cm)turn the key, I have one more thing (Bb)to say

to make a (Gm7)mends,

may be be (Bb)friends.

Ev ’ry bo dy gets a (C)se (F)cond (Dm)chance,

(Am)cir (Dm7)cum stance to say I’m (C)sor (G)ry.

(C)I’d

like to tell you (C)in (F)ad vance,

(Am)take (Dm7)my chance and tell you (C)I’m (G)sor ty too.

A lit tle stum (Cm)- ble,

fall,

in con se (Cm)quen tial, no thing at (Cm)all.

Now there was (Cm)some one, I heard him (Cm)say,

that the (Cm)best laid plans

some times go (Bb)a stray,

so don’t be sur (Gm7)prised

if I of fer (Bb)you no a bis.

Ev ’ry bo dy gets a (C)se (F)cond (Dm)chance,

(Am)cir (Dm7)cum stance to say I’m (C)sor (G)ry.

(C)I’d

like to tell you (C)in (F)ad vance,

(Am)take (Dm7)my chance and tell you (C)I’m (G)sor ty too.

A lit tle stum (C)I’m (G)sor ry.

Ev ’ry bo dy gets a (C)se (F)cond (Dm)chance,

(Am)cir (Dm7)cum stance to say I’m (C)sor (G)ry.

(C)I’d

like to tell you (C)in (F)ad vance,

I’ll (Am)take (Dm7)my chance and tell you, I’ll

(Fmaj7)take (F)my chance, and tell you (C)I (G)love

(Fm7)you.

(C)I’m

(G)sor ry.

Ev ’ry bo dy gets a (C)se cond (F)chance,

(Am)cir (Dm7)cum stance to say I’m sor (G)ry.

(C)I’d

like to tell you (C)in (F)ad vance,

I’ll (Am)take (Dm7)my chance, and tell you (C)I’m

sor ry.

Ev ’ry bo dy gets a (C)se cond (F)chance,

(Am)cir (Dm7)cum stance to say I’m sor (G)ry.

(C)I’d

like to tell you (C)in (F)ad vance,

I’ll (Am)take (Dm7)my chance, and tell you (C)I’m

sor ry.

Everybody Gets A Second Chance — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" by Mike and The Mechanics. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Everybody Gets A Second Chance”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Everybody Gets A Second Chance".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" by Mike and The Mechanics in?
The backing track is in C at 90 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Everybody Gets A Second Chance"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Everybody Gets A Second Chance", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Everybody Gets A Second Chance"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Everybody Gets A Second Chance"?
"Everybody Gets A Second Chance" was originally performed by Mike and The Mechanics. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Everybody Gets A Second Chance" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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