Happens Like That
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Intro: E2 D2 G2 C2 E2 D2 G2 C2
Verse
Em D
You order a drink, it goes down smooth
G C
Before you can blink it turns into two
Em D
It was just gonna be another night with the boys
G C
Shooting some pool, pickin’ a stool and making some noise
Em D
Then she walks in and I never dance
G
Turns into tippin’ the band
C
and taking her hand … ah man
[Refrão]
D Em C
It happens like that Outta the blue sky,
G D Em
lost in her blue eyes When it happens like that
C G
Nothing to lose turns right into you
D Em
Doing all you can do just to keep her around
C G
Till the moon goes down and you’re back at your house
Em D
One thing leads to another, you’re loving each other
C E2 D2 G2 C2
One look and you never look back It happens like that.
Verse
Em
I guess that’s what you get
D
It’s true what they say
G C
As soon as you stop looking it’s right in front of your face
Em D
Cause there you were and there I was
G C
and here we are I tell you what.
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D Em C
It happens like that Outta the blue sky,
G D Em
lost in her blue eyes When it happens like that
C G
Nothing to lose turns right into you
D Em
Doing all you can do just to keep her around
C G
Till the moon goes down and you’re back at your house
Em D
One thing leads to another, you’re loving each other
C
One look and you never look back It happens like that.
Solo
D Em C G D Em C G
Bridge
Em D
Ever wonder how Just one drink
G C
Turns into one knee down with a diamond ring.
[Refrão]
D Em C
It happens like that Outta the blue sky,
G D Em
lost in her blue eyes When it happens like that
C G
Nothing to lose turns right into you
D Em
Doing all you can do just to keep her around
C G
Till the moon goes down and you’re back at your house
Em D
One thing leads to another, you’re loving each other
C E2 D2 G2 C2
One look and you never look back It happens like that.
Outro
E2 D2
You order a drink, it goes down smooth
G2 C2
Before you can blink it turns into two
How to play Happens Like That
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E2. 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.