How Could You Want Him (acoustic)
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G G C C G G C C (4x)
verse 1:
G C G C
I'm quite contented to take my chances
G G C C G G C C
G C G C
Against the Guildensterns & Rosenkrantzes
G G C C G G C C
G C G C
It's a matter of Cain & Abel
G G C C G G C C
G C G C
And I can feel your knee underneath the table
G G C C G G C C
[Refrão]
Bb A
He doesn't dangle by the seraphim
Bb A
He only wants a pretty face by him so
Bb A C G
How could you want him when you know you could have me?
Break: G G C C G G C C
verse 2:
G C G C
See the pigeons peck & peck to pay their dues
G G C C G G C C
G C G C
But they'll peck a little extra to resole their shoes
G G C C G G C C
G C G C
He's with the pigeons pecking crumbs
G G C C G G C C
G C G C
I'm on my deathbed bleeding with the cherubim
G G C C G G C C
Chorus:
Bb A
He doesn't dangle by the seraphim
Bb A
He only wants a pretty face by him so
Bb A C G
How could you want him when you know you could have me?
Break: G G C C G G C C
Bridge:
D C
Ferocious angels send me falling stars
D C
But I know just how dangerous wishes are
D C
Ferocious angels watch me come and go
D F C G D
But I'm not too smart to go barging off roof tops, though... no
Break/Solo: G G C C G G C C x8
verse 3:
G C G C
Sit out September on the window sill
G G C C G G C C
G C G C
'Cause you can't drink wine from a two dollar bill
G G C C G G C C
G C G C
Saint Christopher lives on the end of a quill
G G C C G G C C
G C G C G C
Leave him a d-i-i-iamond in your la-a-ast will
G G C C
[Refrão]
Bb A
He doesn't dangle by the seraphim
Bb A
He only wants a pretty face by him so
Bb A C G
How could you want him when you know you could have me?
G G C C G G C C
Outro:
Bb A C G
How could you want him when you know you could have me?
G G C C G G C C ( x 4)
How to play How Could You Want Him (acoustic)
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 G. 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.