Musical

For Good Chords

Stephen Schwartz Intermediate Key of C 5 Chords 2 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Em

The deeply moving duet from “Wicked,” “For Good” is about how people change each other’s lives. A favorite for graduations and farewells, this song builds from intimate to powerful.

Emotional Theater Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: This is an emotional powerhouse. Start very softly and build. The Em chord adds depth to the progression. Perfect for duet performances. Let the final chorus ring with full strumming intensity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives

Am F

For a reason, bringing something we must learn

C G

And we are led to those who help us most to grow

Am Em F

If we let them and we help them in return

Chorus

C G

Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better

Am Em

But because I knew you

F G

Because I knew you

Am F C

I have been changed for good

Verse 2

C G

It well may be that we will never meet again

Am F

In this lifetime, so let me say before we part

C G

So much of me is made of what I learned from you

Am Em F

You’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Em

The deeply moving duet from “Wicked,” “For Good” is about how people change each other’s lives. A favorite for graduations and farewells, this song builds from intimate to powerful.

Emotional Theater Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This is an emotional powerhouse. Start very softly and build. The Em chord adds depth to the progression. Perfect for duet performances. Let the final chorus ring with full strumming intensity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives

Am F

For a reason, bringing something we must learn

C G

And we are led to those who help us most to grow

Am Em F

If we let them and we help them in return

Chorus

C G

Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better

Am Em

But because I knew you

F G

Because I knew you

Am F C

I have been changed for good

Verse 2

C G

It well may be that we will never meet again

Am F

In this lifetime, so let me say before we part

C G

So much of me is made of what I learned from you

Am Em F

You’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Em

The deeply moving duet from “Wicked,” “For Good” is about how people change each other’s lives. A favorite for graduations and farewells, this song builds from intimate to powerful.

Emotional Theater Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This is an emotional powerhouse. Start very softly and build. The Em chord adds depth to the progression. Perfect for duet performances. Let the final chorus ring with full strumming intensity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives

Am F

For a reason, bringing something we must learn

C G

And we are led to those who help us most to grow

Am Em F

If we let them and we help them in return

Chorus

C G

Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better

Am Em

But because I knew you

F G

Because I knew you

Am F C

I have been changed for good

Verse 2

C G

It well may be that we will never meet again

Am F

In this lifetime, so let me say before we part

C G

So much of me is made of what I learned from you

Am Em F

You’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart

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Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Em

The deeply moving duet from “Wicked,” “For Good” is about how people change each other’s lives. A favorite for graduations and farewells, this song builds from intimate to powerful.

Emotional Theater Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This is an emotional powerhouse. Start very softly and build. The Em chord adds depth to the progression. Perfect for duet performances. Let the final chorus ring with full strumming intensity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives

Am F

For a reason, bringing something we must learn

C G

And we are led to those who help us most to grow

Am Em F

If we let them and we help them in return

Chorus

C G

Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better

Am Em

But because I knew you

F G

Because I knew you

Am F C

I have been changed for good

Verse 2

C G

It well may be that we will never meet again

Am F

In this lifetime, so let me say before we part

C G

So much of me is made of what I learned from you

Am Em F

You’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Em

The deeply moving duet from “Wicked,” “For Good” is about how people change each other’s lives. A favorite for graduations and farewells, this song builds from intimate to powerful.

Emotional Theater Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This is an emotional powerhouse. Start very softly and build. The Em chord adds depth to the progression. Perfect for duet performances. Let the final chorus ring with full strumming intensity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives

Am F

For a reason, bringing something we must learn

C G

And we are led to those who help us most to grow

Am Em F

If we let them and we help them in return

Chorus

C G

Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better

Am Em

But because I knew you

F G

Because I knew you

Am F C

I have been changed for good

Verse 2

C G

It well may be that we will never meet again

Am F

In this lifetime, so let me say before we part

C G

So much of me is made of what I learned from you

Am Em F

You’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · G · Am · F · Em

The deeply moving duet from “Wicked,” “For Good” is about how people change each other’s lives. A favorite for graduations and farewells, this song builds from intimate to powerful.

Emotional Theater Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This is an emotional powerhouse. Start very softly and build. The Em chord adds depth to the progression. Perfect for duet performances. Let the final chorus ring with full strumming intensity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives

Am F

For a reason, bringing something we must learn

C G

And we are led to those who help us most to grow

Am Em F

If we let them and we help them in return

Chorus

C G

Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better

Am Em

But because I knew you

F G

Because I knew you

Am F C

I have been changed for good

Verse 2

C G

It well may be that we will never meet again

Am F

In this lifetime, so let me say before we part

C G

So much of me is made of what I learned from you

Am Em F

You’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart