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It's My Life chords by Bon Jovi (Official Version)

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C5
Ab/C
Ab
Bb
Cm
Csus2
F/C
Eb
Bb/D
Bbsus4
G/B
F

Intro 1

C5

Ab/C

C5

C5

Ab

Bb

Verse 1
Cm 
This ain't a song for the broken- hearted
Cm 
Ab/C 
Csus2 
Cm 
No silent prayer for fath-departed
Cm 
Ab/C 
Csus2 
Cm 
Ab/C 
I   ain't gonna be just a face   in the crowd
F/C 
You're gonna hear  my voice
when I shout it out loud

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Chorus 1
Cm 
It's my life
Ab 
It's now or never
Eb 
Bb/D 
I ain't gonna live   forever
Cm 
Ab 
Bbsus4 
I just wanna live while I'm alive
Bb 
G/B 
Cm 
(It's my life)
Ab 
My heart is like an open highway
Eb 
Bb/D 
Like Frankie said, I did    it my way
Cm 
Ab 
Bbsus4 
I just wanna live while I'm alive
Bb 
G/B 
It's my

Interlude 1

Cm

Ab/C

Csus2

(life)

Cm

Ab/C

Csus2

Verse 2
Cm 
Yeah, this is for ones who stood their ground
Cm 
Ab/C 
Csus2 
Cm 
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Cm 
Ab/C 
Csus2 
Cm 
Ab/C 
Tomorrow's gettin' harder, make no     mistake
F/C 
Luck ain't even luck,
you gotta make your own breaks

Chorus 2
Cm 
It's my life
Ab 
And it's now or never
Eb 
Bb/D 
I ain't gonna live   forever
Cm 
Ab 
Bbsus4 
I just wanna live while I'm alive
Bb 
G/B 
Cm 
(It's my life)
Ab 
My heart is like an open highway
Eb 
Bb/D 
Like Frankie said, I did    it my way
Cm 
Ab 
Bbsus4 
I just wanna live while I'm alive
Bb 
G/B 
'Cause it's my

Solo 1

Ab

Ab

Bb

Bb

(life)

Ab/C

Ab/C

F

F

Bridge 1

Cm

Ab/C

Better stand tall when they're calling you out

F/C

Don't bend, don't break, baby,

Cm

don't back down

Chorus 3
Cm 
It's my life
Ab 
And it's now or never
Eb 
Bb/D 
'Cause I ain't gonna live   forever
Cm 
Ab 
Bbsus4 
I just wanna live while I'm alive
Bb 
G/B 
Cm 
(It's my life)
Ab 
My heart is like an open highway
Eb 
Bb/D 
Like Frankie said, I did    it my way
Cm 
Ab 
Bbsus4 
I just wanna live while I'm alive
Bb 
G/B 
(It's my

Chorus 4
Cm 
life)
Ab 
And it's now or never
Eb 
Bb/D 
I ain't gonna live   forever
Cm 
Ab 
Bbsus4 
I just wanna live while I'm alive
Bb 
G/B 
Cm 
(It's my life)
Ab 
My heart is like an open highway
Eb 
Bb/D 
Like Frankie said, I did    it my way
Cm 
Ab 
Bbsus4 
I just wanna live while I'm alive
Bb 
G/B 
'Cause it's my    life

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C5
Ab/C
Ab
Bb
Cm
Csus2
F/C
Eb
Bb/D
Bbsus4
G/B
F

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: C minorBPM: 120

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

C5: x-3-5-x-x-x
Ab/C: 8-6-6-8-x-x
Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
Bb: x-1-3-3-3-x
Cm: x-3-5-5-4-x
Csus2: x-3-0-0-1-x
F/C: x-3-3-2-1-x
Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x
Bb/D: x-5-3-3-6-x
Bbsus4: x-1-3-3-4-x
G/B: x-2-0-0-0-3
F: x-3-3-2-1-x

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This is the definitive original version of It's My Life by Bon Jovi, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of C minor. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Bon Jovi.

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