Almost Meant To Be
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Intro
Em C G Em C G
[Verso 1]
Em C G Em C G
I know we want forever we see it on TV
Em C G D/F# Em C G
Every movie is always the same oh, it all ends happily
Em C G Em C G
No one left alone crying simple love guaranteed
Em C G D/F# Em C G
It all seems so divine perfect timing until it's you and me oh
Em C G
Until it's you and me
[Refrão]
Em D/F# G G/B C
Cause the edge of North Carolina still isn't Tennessee
D Em G/B
A loss that came down to the wire
C D
Still means that you got beat
Em D/F# G
We got so close, but close doesn't cut it
G/B C
Like a lock that don't quite fit the key
D Em G/B
It's easy to almost be something
C D Em C G Em C G
Just like you and me almost meant to be
[Verso 2]
Em C G Em C G
We tried talking till morning rewrite all our mistakes
Em C G D/F# Em C G
We apologized over and over and I know we tried everything
Em C G Em C G
Now I'm red-eyed and tired now there's tears on your face
Em C G D/F# Em C G
We just say sorry over and over, I know some things never change
[Refrão]
Em D/F# G G/B C
Cause the edge of North Carolina still isn't Tennessee
D Em G/B
A loss that came down to the wire
C D
Still means that you got beat
Em D/F# G
We got so close, but close doesn't cut it
G/B C
Like a lock that don't quite fit the key
D Em G/B
It's easy to almost be something
C D
Just like you and me almost meant to be
[Ponte]
Em D/F# G G/B C D Em G/B C D
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh
[Refrão]
Em D/F# G
We got so close, but close doesn't cut it
G/B C
Like a lock that don't quite fit the key
D Em G/B
It's easy to almost be something
C D
Just like you and me almost meant to be
How to play Almost Meant To Be
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.