Lyrics
Show me a (Cm)pris on,
that the show me a (Cm)jail.
Show me a (Em)pris on man whose he (Am)face is grow ing (D)pale.
And (Em)I’ll show you a young man with (C)man y rea sons (Am)why,
and (Bm)there
but for (G)for tune may (Am)go you or (D)I.
Show me an (Cm)al ley,
where the show me a (Cm)train.
Show me a (Em)ho bo who as he (Am)sleeps out in the (D)rain.
And (Em)I’ll show you a young land with (C)man y rea sons (Am)why,
and (Bm)there
but for (G)for tune may (Am)go you or (D)I.
(D)I,
or (G)I.
There But For Fortune by Phil Ochs
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "There But For Fortune" in?
- "There But For Fortune" by Phil Ochs is in the key of G with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "There But For Fortune" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "There But For Fortune" 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 "There But For Fortune"?
- This arrangement of "There But For Fortune" uses 7 chords: Am, Bm, C, Cm, D, Em, G.
- How long does it take to learn "There But For Fortune" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.