I Never Saw It Coming
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Intro
Am Fadd9 Em7
Am Gadd9
[Verso 1]
Am
All I ever wanted is more than I could win
Fadd9
Things came so easily everything just fit
Em7 F Am Gadd9
And now I'm wondering why I never saw it coming
Am
There were cards on the table rollin like it was
Fadd9
Had so much faith in us without you now I'm lost
Em7 F Am Gadd9
You left me wondering why I never saw it coming
F G Am F G Am
With eyes wide open I can see what I wanted to see
F G Am D/F#
Two hearts one frozen
F G Am Em Am Em Am Em Amadd9
But I wanted so much to believe to believe to believe
[Verso 2]
Am
Talkin on the telephone like everythings ok
Fadd9
You mention your new friend all your love is gone away
Em7 F Am Gadd9
I see him doin fine but I'm just pretending
Am
I always think of you as I wish you were
F
In the cold cold light of day the truth is hard to bare
Em7 F Am Gadd9
Now I'm wondering why I never saw it coming
F G Am F G Am
With eyes wide open I can see what I wanted to see
F G Am D/F#
Two hearts one frozen
F G Am Em Am Em Am Em Amadd9
But I wanted so much to believe to believe to believe
Solo
Am F Em7 F Am G
Am F Em7 F Am G
F G Am F G Am
With eyes wide open I can see what I wanted to see
F G Am D/F#
Two hearts one frozen
F G
But I wanted so much to believe
F G Am F G Am
With eyes wide open I can see what I wanted to see
F G Am D/F#
Two hearts one frozen
F G Am Em Am Em Am Em Amadd9
But I wanted so much to believe to believe to believe
Solo 2
Am F Em7 F Am G
Am F Em7 F Am G
Am F Em7 F Am G
Am F Em7 F Am G
Am F Em7 F Am G
Am F Em7 F Am G Am
How to play I Never Saw It Coming
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.