How Can It Be
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C F
How, how can it be?
C G
How can it be you still love him and not me?
C F
Does it really add up mathematically?
C G
How, how can it be?
C F
Because I'm thinking of how I made you laugh
C G
And I'm thinking of the love that we had
C F
And I'm saying it's a matter of time
C G
How long 'till you remember you're mine?
Am F
It don't make it true just 'cause it's where you've been sighted
Am F
It don't make it true just 'cause it's what you've decided
C F G F
Oh it's the logic that's wrong, why are you there for so long?
C F G F
I just can see nothing else except for you and myself
C F
So How, how can it be?
C G
How can it be you still love him and not me?
C F
Does it really make sense logically?
C G
And does it really make you happy to see
C F
That now I'm with someone beautiful and cool
C G
And she seems to think the world of me too
C F
And we're laughing as we stroll up the street
C G
Until I take her to that joint where I eat
Am F
But why are you here now in my restaurant
Am F
And you're with the only one that you want
C F G F
So I won't be eating here or anywhere else I fear
C F G F
And the girl that's on my arm is gonna have to see tears
G (stop)
More tears
C F
Because I see your face and it's still my own
C G
How can I ever think it's something that's gone?
C F
It's just the fact that we're a match that makes sense
C G
Although insane if you still claim we'll be friends
Am F
And I know you think I'm crazy and the world makes it two
Am F
But I'm not crazy it's just dumb to be alive without you
C F G F
I know you love his looks, you love his love, you love his family
C F G F
But is that really any reason to love him instead of me
G
I can't see
C F
Oh how can it be?
C G
And does it really add up mathematicaly?
C F
Or should I say it more emphatically?
C G
Consistently or sporadically?
C F C G C
Oh is this really just the way it will be?
How to play How Can It Be
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.