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Intro A (V)
 
Verse I
A (V) D (V)
Often, I don't see it if I've been wrong,
D (V) A (V)
And boy have I been wrong
A (V) D (V)
Often, I don't need it till it's gone,
D (V) A (V)
But by then it's gone
 
Chorus
D (V) E (VII)
Often, I make the worst decisions
D (V) E (VII)
Say that it's great and I know it isn't so
D (V) E (VII)
It's happening so
NC A (V)
Often
Verse II
Often, I won't wake up from a dream,
You know I love to dream
Often, I don't stand up for what I believe,
There's nothing left to believe
Chorus
So often, I make the worst decisions,
Say that it's great and I know it isn't so
it's happening so, often
 
Bridge
D (V) E (VII) D (V)
I often wish that you were here,
E (VII) A (V) E (VII) A (V)
I could know eventually
A (V) E (VII) D (V) E (VII)
A (V) D (V)
Do Doo Do Doo Do Doo Do
E (VII)
Yeah, Yeah
NC
 
A (V) D (V)
Often, I don't see it when I've been wrong…
 
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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.

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