Chances Are
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Capo 4th Fret
Intro - G G D G
G
Here’s my grandpa’s old Gibson
D
And a girl of no importance
C G
A shot of whiskey sitting on the bar
G D
Yeah I used to give a damn, I used to try real hard
C G
But I’ll give in tonight, chances are
[Refrão]
D
One foot on the narrow waye-
C G
And one foot on the ledge
D
Sifting through the devil’s lies
C G
From what the good book says
Em D
If I’m goin’ any where
C
I’ll probably go too far
Em D
Probably away from you
C G
Chances are, chances are
G
There’s a lonely corner waiting
D
To seats left for playing
C G
I’ll tell her everything she wants to hear
G
I’m not worse love this making
D
I’m better at the breakin’
C G
A guy like me knows how to disappear
[Refrão]
D C G
One foot on the narrow waye- , and one foot on the ledge
D C G
Sifting through the devil’s lies, from what the good book says
Em D
If I’m goin’ any where
C
I’ll probably go too far
Em D
Probably away from you
C G G
Chances are, chances are
G
Hold me like I mean it
D
Say ’til you believe it
C G
And we’ll see if we can fill an empty heart
Em G
But I won’t tell you what the chances are
[Refrão]
D C G
One foot on the narrow waye- , and one foot on the ledge
D C G
Sifting through the devil’s lies, from what the good book says
Em D
If I’m goin’ any where
C
I’ll probably go too far
Em D
Probably away from you
C
Chances are, chances are
Outro
G G
How to play Chances Are
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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.