No Expectations
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Capo 3
Verse
C F C
Take me--to the-- station
F C
Put me-- on a--train
F
I've Got no expectations
C G7 C
To pass this way again
C F C
Once I was a rich man
F C
Now I am so poor
F C
Never in my sweet short life
G7 C
Have I felt like this before
F C
Your heart is like a diamond
F C
You throw your pearls to swine
F C
And as I watch you leaving
G7 C
You pack my peace of mind
F C
Our love was like the water,
F C
Splashing on a stone
F C
Our love is like our music
G7 C
It's here, and then it's gone
Outro
F C
So take me to the airport
F C
Put me on a plane
F C
I got no expectations
G7 C
To pass this way again
How to play No Expectations
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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.