Other arrangements of Second Chance
Pick a learning view.
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.
(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Second Chance" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 102 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 “Second Chance”
- Why does "Second Chance" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Second Chance".
- What key is "Second Chance" by Shinedown played in?
- Second Chance is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Second Chance"?
- The arrangement plays at 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Second Chance" 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 "Second Chance"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Second Chance"?
- "Second Chance" was originally performed by Shinedown. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Second Chance"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F, F7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Shinedown can I play here?
- Try "IF YOU ONLY KNEW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Second Chance"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Second Chance".
- Can I see all the notes in "Second Chance"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 102 BPM.