I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
View chords used in this chart
E7 A F#m E7/9-
I need your love so badly,
A7 Gdim Cdim Fdim
I love you, oh, so madly
E7 A F#m D7M Cdim E7 E7/9- A
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you
E7 A F#m E7/9-
I thought at last I'd found you
A7M Gdim Cdim Fdim
But other loves surround you
E7 A F#m D7M Cdim E7 Fdim A Ab A A6 Ab A A7/13
And I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you.
Bridge
D Em7 A7 D E7 Fdim E7/9- A6 F#m A7 A7/13
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
F#m B7 Cdim D9 E D9
You might discover that I'm the lover meant for you
E7/9- Fdim
And I'd be true
E7 A F#m E7/9-
But what's the good of scheming
A7M Gdim Cdim Fdim
I know I must be dreaming
A F#m D7M Cdim E7 Fdim A
For I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you
How to play I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.