Easy Terms
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Intro: C Dm7 Em
verse 1:
N.C. G
Only mine until
Em Am F
The time comes 'round to pay the bill
Am F
Then I'm afraid
E7
What can't be paid
G
Must be returned
F G
You never, ever learn
Em Dm7
Nothing's yours
F C Dm C
On easy terms
verse 2:
G
Only for a time
Em Am F
I must not learn to call you mine
Am
Familiarize
E7
That face, those eyes
G
Make future plans
F G
That cannot be confirmed
Em Dm7
On borrowed time
F C Dm C
On easy terms
[Refrão]
Em Am G C
Living on the never-never
Em Am G
Constant as the changing weather
F
Never sure
Fm7
Who's at the door
C Em Am
Or the price I'll have to pay
verse 3:
N.C. G
Should we meet again
Em Am F
I will not recognise your name
Am
You can be sure
E7
What's gone before
G
Will be concealed
F G
Your friends will never learn
Em Dm7
That once we were
F C Dm C
On easy terms
[Refrão]
Em Am G C
Living on the never-never
Em Am G
Constant as the changing weather
F
Never sure
Fm
Who's at the door
C Em Am
Or the price I'll have to pay
INTERLUDE:
G
Mrs Lyons: They're born, you didn't notify me.
Em F
Mrs Johnstone: Well.. I.. just... Couldn't I keep them for a few more days?
Am
Please - please? They're a pair, they go together.
Mrs Lyons: My husband is due back tomorrow, Mrs Johnstone.
E7 G F
I must have my baby. We made an agreement, a bargain.
G
You swore on the bible.
Dm
Mrs Johnstone: You'd better - you'd better see which one you want.
Mrs Lyons: I'll take...
F C Dm C
Mrs Johnstone: No. Don't tell me which one. Just take him. Take him.
[Refrão]
Em Am G C
Living on the never-never
Em Am G
Constant as the changing weather
F
Never sure
Fm
Who's at the door
C Em Am
Or the price I'll have to pay
G
Should we meet again
How to play Easy Terms
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 C. 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.