I Wasnt Looking For You
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Dixie Chicks - I Wasn't Looking For You
(## NOTE: ~ = Walk Down from C to Am ##)
CAPO: 2nd Fret
Intro: C F G Am F G C
F G
It never crossed my mind
C F
It never mattered much
G C
Who was going to be there for me, to hold and touch
F G
I never thought I'd care
Am F
Like I do, ooh
G C
I wasn't looking for you
F G
Must've been blind
C F
I couldn't see
G C
There was going to be that someone waiting for me
F G
You stole my heart
Am F
Nothing I could do, ooh
G C ~ Am
I wasn't looking for you
Chorus:
G C F
It was the easiest thing I ever had to do
G C ~ Am
Lay down my heart, lay down yours too
Dm G C F
Spend all my life not knowing who, ooh
G C
I wasn't looking for you
INTERLUDE: F G Am F G C
F G
It never crossed my mind
C F
It never mattered much
G C
Now I need you more than ever to hold and touch
F G
Your hand in mine
Am F
There's nothing I won't do, ooh
G C
I wasn't looking for you
Bridge:
F G C
Lonely nights are dead and gone
F G
'Cause of you, I will never be alone
Instrumental: C G C F C
(fiddle) C F G Am F C
C ~ Am
Chorus:
G C
It was the easiest thing I ever had to do, ooh
F G C ~ Am
Lay down my heart, lay down yours too
Dm G C F
Spend all my life not knowing who, ooh
G C F G Am F
I wasn't looking for you
G C F G C
I wasn't looking for you
How to play I Wasnt Looking For You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.