Almost Doesn't Count
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[Intro ]: A D A D A D A D..
A D
Almost made you love me
A D
Almost made you cry
F#m
Almost made you happy, baby
E A D
Didn't I, didn't I
A D
You almost had me thinkin'
A D
You were turned around
F#m
Everybody knows
E A
Almost doesn't count
A D
Almost heard you saying
A D
You were finally free
F#m E
What was always missing for you, baby
A D
You'd found it in me
A D
But you can't get to Heaven
A D
Half off the ground
F#m
Everybody knows
E A
Almost doesn't count
Chorus:
D
I can't keep lovin' you
One foot outside the door
A
I hear a funny hesitation
D
Of a heart that's never really sure
Can't keep on tryin'
If you're looking for more
Bm
Than all that I could give you
A E
Than what you came here for
A D
Gotta find somebody
A D
Not afraid to let go
F#m E
Want a no-doubt be-there kind of girl
A D
You came real close
A D
But every time you built me up
A D
You only let me down
F#m
And everybody knows
E A
Almost doesn't count
(Repeat Chorus)
A D
Maybe you'll be sorry
A D
Maybe you'll be cold
F#m
Maybe you'll come runnin' back
E A D
>From the cruel, cruel world
A D
Almost convince me
A D
You're gonna stick around
F#m
But everybody knows
E A
Almost doesn't count
A D
Maybe I'll be here
A D
Maybe I'll see ya 'round
F#m
That's the way it goes
E A D A D A
Almost doesn't count
How to play Almost Doesn't Count
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.