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Chorus:
G C
I'm lookin' for a reason to stay.
D G D7
I'm all wound up and tied in knots today.
G C
I'm lookin' for a reason not to go.
D G
When the morning comes, I'll be on my way.
G D
Ev'ry night I ask myself again
C D G D7
Just what it was that made our dream begin.
G C A7
It seemed like a good idea way back then.
D G D7
But I'm wond'rin' now what daydream took me in.
Chorus
Yesterday I tried once more to find
A way to share the trouble on my mind
It seems like you turn away every time
I used to like it here, I can't remember why
Chorus:
A D
I'm lookin' for a reason to stay.
E A E7
I'm all wound up and tied in knots today.
A D
I'm lookin' for a reason not to go.
E A
When the morning comes, I'll be on my way.
B E
I'm lookin' for a reason to stay.
F# B F#7
I'm all wound up and tied in knots today.
B E
I'm lookin' for a reason not to go.
F# B
When the morning comes, I'll be on my way.
You can simplify chords by removing barre
| TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA ![]() A7 ![]() C ![]() D ![]() D7 ![]() E ![]() E7 ![]() F# ![]() F#7 ![]() G ![]() B ![]() Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
Learn to play "Lookin' For A Reason" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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