How In The World Did I Ever Lose You
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[Intro ]
G C G C
[Verso 1]
G C
The worst night of my life has sure got me down
G
Your words cuttin' like a knife
C
Said I'm leavin' town
Am7 D
If I wasn't enough, I just wish I knew
Am7 D
How in the world did I ever lose you?
[Verso 2]
G C
Watched your taillights fade, disappear in the rain
G C
Stared into the dark, and still nothing changed
Am7 D
It feels like Hell that I may never get through
Am7 D
How in the world did I ever lose you?
[Refrão]
C G/B
You running, never saw coming
Am7 G
I never thought I'd see this day
C G/B
Now I'm finding the road's unwinding
Am7 D
Taking you away
Instrumental Break
Am7 D Am7 D
[Verso 3]
G C
An empty old house with nobody home
G C
A heart full of doubt, lost and alone
Am7
It's hard letting go
D
Like you wanted to
Am7 D
How in the world did I ever lose you?
[Refrão]
C G/B
You running, never saw coming
Am7 G
I never thought I'd see this day
C G/B
Now I'm finding the road's unwinding
Am7 D
Taking you away
Outro
G C G C
The worst night of my life has sure got me down
G C G C
G C G C
G C G C
How to play How In The World Did I Ever Lose You
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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.