I'd Rather Be Sorry
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(verse 1)
D D7 G
If you hurt me, you won't be the first or the last
A A7 D - A
In a lifetime of many mistakes.
D D7 G
But I won't spend tomorrow regretting the past
A A7 D - D7
For the chances that I didn't take.
[Refrão] G A D - D7
'cause I'll never know 'til it's over
G A D - D7
If I'm right or I'm wrong loving you,
G A D G
But I'd rather be sorry for something I've done
D A D - A
Than for something that I didn't do.
(verse 2)
When you touch me it's easy to make me believe
Tomorrow won't take you away
But I'd gamble whatever tomorrow might bring
For the love that I'm living today.
(chorus)
G A D - D7
'cause I'll never know 'til it's over
G A D - D7
If I'm right or I'm wrong loving you,
G A D G
But I'd rather be sorry for something I've done
D A D - A
Than for something that I didn't do.
(verse 3)
I know someday that I may wake up all alone
When the love I believed in has died
But at least I won't wonder what I might have won
from the lifetime that I watched going by
(chorus)
G A D - D7
'cause I'll never know 'til it's over
G A D - D7
If I'm right or I'm wrong loving you,
G A D G
But I'd rather be sorry for something I've done
D A D - A
Than for something that I didn't do.
How to play I'd Rather Be Sorry
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 D. 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.