(Robin Hood Brians - Knox Henderson)
View chords used in this chart
C Bb/C F Bb F C Bb/C F Bb Am Gm
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Verse 1:
F C Bb/C F
I've never known
Bb F C Bb/C F
Many sunshiny days
Bb F C Bb/C F
And things seldom work out
Bb F C Bb/C F F7
They just don't come my way
Bb Dm/A Gm7
But I can be happy
Gm7/C F C Bb/C F
Just to say I've known you
Bb F C Bb/C F
And to see you each morning
Bb (Bb) Am Gm F [N.C.]
Makes my day seem less blue
Chorus:
Gm
[1: For 2: And how] a false-hearted lover
Am Bb Am Gm F
And a fair-weather friend
Dm F/C
Took all I own from me
Bb [N.C.]
And sometimes
Am Gm F C Bb/C F
Sometimes you just can't win
Bridge:
Gm
If I could live my life over
C7 F
If I could do it again
Gm
I'd never chase women
C7 F
I'd try so hard not to sin
Dm
But one thing's for certain
Cm F7 Bb
I'd stay away from her door
F7/A G7
And you'd never find me
Gm7/C
Beggin' for more
Verse 2:
Now that it's finished
My time is fast running out
I know I could never
Change my life about
What was started is ending
My sight is fast growing dim
But I cannot forget her
And I still think of him
[repeat chorus]
Coda:
F7 Bb [N.C.]
I try so hard but sometimes
Am Gm F C Bb/C F [end cold]
Sometimes you just can't win
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (Robin Hood Brians - Knox Henderson)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.