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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Second Chance" by Shinedown in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Ab, 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”
- Can I learn "Second Chance" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Second Chance" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 102 BPM.
- What key is "Second Chance" by Shinedown played in?
- Second Chance is arranged in the key of Ab 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Second Chance"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Second Chance" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Second Chance"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Second Chance" is in the key of Ab at 102 BPM.
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