Careless
View chords used in this chart
The same chord progression all the way through as far as I can tell.
(G - Bm - Am7 - C)
The Chorus is the same starting on the C
(play along with the CD and you'll see what I mean)
N.B. You can use Bm7 instead of Bm, it sounds good too.
Intro
(G - Bm - Am7 - C) Twice
Verse
G Bm
how many cabs in new york city,
Am7 C
how many angels on a pin
G Bm
how many notes on a saxaphone,
Am7 C
how many tears in a bottle of gin
G Bm
how many times did you call my name
Am7 C
knock at the door but you couldn't get in
G, Bm, Am7, C, G, Bm, Am7
I know, I've been, Careless
I've been wrapped up in a shell
nothing could get through to me
Acted like I didn't know,
I had friends and good family
I saw worry in your eyes,
It didn't look like fear to me
I know, I've been, careless
I lost, my tenderness
I've been, careless,
I took, bad care of this
etc. etc.
How to play Careless
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.