Happen Like That
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Intro
E
E
[Verso 1]
E
Thought there'd be a bit more
Thought that I'd be innocent
E
Groceries from the drug store
C#m
Cupboard full of medicine
[Pré-Refrão]
F#
Is it worth pretending?
C#m
Maybe there's a happy ending
[Refrão]
E
I want it all
F#
The sudden kiss
E
The line they quoted in the movie script
E
My faded jeans
F#
Lit cigarette
E
The final scene you're in a summer dress
C#m F# E
Could it happen like that?
C#m F# E
Could it happen like that?
[Verso 2]
E
Putting on our make-up
Dinner in the tv room
E
Grown-ups playing dress-up
C#m
I don't want to watch the news
[Pré-Refrão]
F#
There's trouble with the youth, they're saying
C#m
Every generation, same thing
[Refrão]
E
I want it all
F#
The sudden kiss
E
The line they quoted in the movie script
E
My faded jeans
F#
Lit cigarette
E
The final scene you're in a summer dress
C#m F# E
Could it happen like that?
C#m F# E
Could it happen like that?
[Ponte]
F# E
Down in the basement
F#
I think I kept some photographs
E
Never trust the real thing
N.C. E E
It's always trying to get you back
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m F#
I don't want to spoil the ending
C#m
Copywrite still is pending
[Refrão]
E
I want it all
F#
The sudden kiss
E
The line they quoted in the movie script
E
My faded jeans
F#
Lit cigarette
E
The final scene you're in a summer dress
C#m F# E
Could it happen like that?
C#m F# E
Could it happen like that?
C#m F#
Could it happen like that?
E
Could it happen like that?
C#m F# E
Could it happen like that?
Outro
E
E
How to play Happen Like That
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.