Congratulations Anyway
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B E
I saw you with your new love today
F# E B
Although I tried to turn my head and look the other way
B E
Just being there so close to you was more than I could bare
F# B
Although I tried I can't forget about our love afair
B F#
Congratatulations was so hard to say
F# E B
As I shook your new love hands you looked the other way
B
Although my dreams have ended
E
I've tried to smile and say
F# B
I'm the loser but congratulations anyway
B E
I know its foolish to keep loving you
F# E B
But I can't hide my broken heart no matter what I do
B E
Maybe someday I'll forget the love we shared somehow
F# B
But let me be the first to say congratulations now
B F#
Congratatulations was so hard to say
F# E B
As I shook your new love hands you looked the other way
B
Although my dreams have ended
E
I've tried to smile and say
F# B
I'm the loser but congratulations anyway
F# B
I'm the loser but congratulations anyway
How to play Congratulations Anyway
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 B. 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.