What key is "Second Chance" in?

"Second Chance" by Shinedown is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 102 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Second Chance" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Second Chance" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Second Chance"?

This arrangement of "Second Chance" uses 9 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F, F7, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Second Chance" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Shinedown can I play here?

Try "IF YOU ONLY KNEW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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; 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 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.

(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

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 102 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Second Chance”

What key is "Second Chance" in?: "Second Chance" by Shinedown is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 102 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Second Chance" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Second Chance" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Second Chance"?: This arrangement of "Second Chance" uses 9 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F, F7, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Second Chance" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Shinedown can I play here?: Try "IF YOU ONLY KNEW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.