It Happens Every Day
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CAPO: 3rd Fret
Intro: F G C (2x)
F G C
The first part of every day for me is good
F G C
I've got the bus stop in my neighbourhood
Em F C
And everything's on purpose, everywhere they go
Em F G
Hiding in my car and running in the snow
C Em Am G
Running with the friends they'll know for years
F C Csus4/F C
I've seen it all from here, from here
G F C
Happens every day, before they go to school
G F C
They play until the bus drives up beside my lawn
G F C
And there's always been a mother who waits 'til they are gone
Am
Then she turns away
C Em F G C
Happens every day
F G C
Noon comes and turns this campus upside down
F G C
I watch the students in this college town
Em F C
You would think they're carefree, I have seen their trials
Em F G
Frowning into Shakespeare and practicing their smiles
C Em Am G
Even underlining Nabokov
F C Csus4/F C
When I am not in love, in love
G F C
It happens every day, with their journals in cafes
G F C
Looking up at their reflection on the other wall
G F C
With every new idea wondering if they've changed at all
Am
And then they look away
C Em F G C F G C F G C
Happens every day
F G C
Well, life is as hard and as easy as they say
F G C
Walking the steps we've chosen on this day
Em F C
Some will be outrageous, some have rarely shown
Em F G
Some will walk in couples, some will walk alone
C Em Am G
As I think about the world I see
F C Csus4/F C
They stare and smile at me, at me
G F C
It happens every day at the crossing of the street
G F C
Walking out to see what's new and what is just the same
G F C
And the only word for love is everybody's name
Am
And that will always stay
Em
Happens every day
F G Am F G C F G C C
And every day will happen without you
How to play It Happens Every Day
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.