Notes On Chords (Relative To Capo): G/B: X2003X Am7: X02030 F: Xx3201 C: X3201X A*: 133000 Note On Timing: It's All In 4/4 But Every Time You Get To A C It Is Only One Bar Instead Of Two (7 Bar Phrasing) Intro B/D# C#m7 A E Verse 1 B/D#Footsteps In The SC#m7now The AWind Is CoveringE Them B/D#Right Outside My DC#m7oor There’s A AWolf That’s Trying To EGet To Me Verse 2 B/D#Coat That’s Drenched In SC#m7pit And ALonging For BloodE My B/D#Life, It’s Worth More Than ThisC#m7 Much More Than AWhatever ThEis Is Verse 3 B/D#Look At What We’ve C#m7Done At AHow Much Stuff We’ve EWon YesB/D#, It’s For The BC#m7est Reward For AAll We’ve OvercomEe Verse 4 And B/D#Yet, I Must CC#m7onfess ThisA Feels Like Second EBest Oh B/D#Wow, How These Years Have FC#m7lown These Years Have AWorn Me Down So E B/D# E
FAQ
What are the chords for Second Best?
The chords for Second Best are: A, B/D#, C#m7, E
What is the original key of Second Best?
The original key is F.
What is the difficulty of playing Second Best?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play Second Best in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Second Best be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Second Best on ukulele?
Chord Second Best can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Second Best?
Second Best uses 4 chords: A, B/D#, C#m7, E
What is the easiest way to play Second Best?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Second Best released in?
Second Best was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Second Best?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Second Best to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
A
B/D#
C#m7
E
Capo · play original chords