Nothing But A Miracle

by Diane Birch
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Lyrics

(Dmaj9)(Ooh.

(Dmaj9)Ooh.)

Get tin’ tired of liv in’,

liv in’ for a mo ment.

Get tin’ tired of hang in’ on the line.

I wake up ev ’ry morn ing,

(Cmaj7)and I pull back the cur tain, and (Dmaj7)won der if it’s gon na rain or shine.

Get tin’ tired of think in’;

get tin’ so tired of (F#m7)beg gin’.

Get tin’ tired of for (F#m7)get tin’ that there’s (A)two of us.

I’m get tin’ so (Em7)ti red of lovin’ in’ a man; a bout that (Em7)just don’t give a damn.

Just (F#m7)tell

me, tell me, ba by, why I’m (Em7)hold ing on when your (Em7)love is long gone.

I got a good mind; so whyn’t ya (Em7)tell me why I can’t say good (Em7)bye.

Just tell me, ba by, why I’ve been (Em7)hold ing on (Em7)for so (G6)long; and (F#m7)noth in’ but a mir a cle is gon na (Em7)bring ya back, (Gmaj7)bring ya (G)back to me now.

Whoa, whoa, (Cmaj7)oh.

Oh,

ooh, no, (Cmaj7)no.

I got ta get my self to geth er;

I got ta stop tell in’ my self that I can do no bet ter.

I got ta go out and may be start meet ing some new peo ple; I got ta go out and buy my self one of those lit tle black dress es, ’cause I’m so ti red of this (F#m7)T shirt,

so tired of cryin’ off (F#m7)all my make up,

get tin’ just so tired of (F#m7)wak ing up with a (A)lone ly heart.

I’m get ting so (Em7)bring ya back, (Gmaj7)bring ya (G)back to me now.

Oh, I can (Em7)see it (com in’ out the shad ows) com in’ the shad ows,

I can see it, it’s com in’ through the win’...

it’s com in’ through the win dows.

Oh, (D)I can see it, down the ceil I can see it com in’ down the ceil ing, oh.

I can’t es cape it, (can’t es cape the feel ing,) oh, I can’t es cape, it.

(Can’t es cape the feel ing, ooh.) (F#m7)Tell

me, yeah, why I been (Em7)hold in’ on, when your (Em7)love is long gone.

I got a good mind; so why n’t (Em7)tell me why I can’t say good (Em7)bye.

Just tell me, ba by, why I’ve been (Em7)hold ing on (Em7)for so (G6)long; and (F#m7)noth ing but a mir a cle is gon na (Em7)bring ya back, (Gmaj7)bring ya (G)back to me now.

Oh, noth in’ but a (Em7)mir a cle is gon na (D)bring you back to me now.

Whoa, noth in’ but a (F#)mir a cle,

oh, no, no, no.

Oh, noth in’ but a (Em7)mir a cle is gon na (Em7)bring you back to me (Dmaj9)now.

Oh, no.

(Dmaj9)(Ooh.)

Oh, (Dmaj7)ooh.

Nothing But A Miracle — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Nothing But A Miracle" by Diane Birch: 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 D, 76 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Nothing But A Miracle”

What key is "Nothing But A Miracle" by Diane Birch played in?
Nothing But A Miracle is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nothing But A Miracle"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nothing But A Miracle" 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 "Nothing But A Miracle"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Nothing But A Miracle"?
"Nothing But A Miracle" was originally performed by Diane Birch. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Nothing But A Miracle"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, Amaj9, B, B7, Bm7, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, D, +9 more.
What other songs by Diane Birch can I play here?
Try "REWIND", "FOOLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Nothing But A Miracle" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Nothing But A Miracle" by Diane Birch. 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 "Nothing But A Miracle" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Nothing But A Miracle" 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.