Coulda Woulda Shoulda
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[Verso 1]
A E
Couldn't hold back the tears, couldn't take the news
A D
What I hold back, those three words I should've told you
F#m E D
It haunted me all knowing I could never speak to you
A
Now I'm trapped in a moment that I can't escape
F#m
I'm playing chances I let slip away
E D
But He took you quicker than I could even say
[Refrão]
A
I could, if I could go back then I would've
E
There's a hole in my heart 'cause I should've
F#m
If only I knew
D A
Could've, would've, should've said them to you
[Verso 2]
A
Got a million tears deep and I still don't know why
F#m
Why let your pretty girl go on and die
E D
Even though you're gone, I can feel you by my side
A
Walking down the coastline, looking at the waves
F#m
Just like God, a time given, it takes
E D
But He took you quicker than I could even say
[Refrão]
A
I could, if I could go back then I would've
E
There's a hole in my heart 'cause I should've
F#m
If only I knew
D A
Could've, would've, should've said them to you
[Ponte]
E
Oh, I should've
F#m
I wish I would've
D
Oh, I should've
[Refrão]
A
If I could go back then I would've
E
There's a hole in my heart 'cause I should've
F#m
If only I knew
D A
Could've, would've, should've said them to you
Outro
E
F#m
D
A
How to play Coulda Woulda Shoulda
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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.