She Hasn't Always Been This Way
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Intro:
G D Em C (x2)
Verse 1:
G D
She's the prettiest girl I have ever seen
Em C
The walking definition of a beauty queen
G D
Every man in town wants to take her away
Em C G D
But she hasn't always been this way
Verse 2:
G D
You should have seen that girl ten years ago
Em C
With a cool-aid moustache and freckle nose
G D
Now she's breaking hearts and taking names
Em C
But she hasn't always been this way
D C D
She didn't mean anything to me
I brushed her off so easily
[Refrão]
G Em C D
She hasn't always been this way
G Em C D
I really can't believe how much that girl has changed
C Em
She's out of my life, she's out of my reach
D# Em D
I'm out of her mind, she's out of my league
C D G
But she hasn't always been this way
G D Em C
Verse 3:
G D
Well her brother Bobby was my best friend
Em C
So she followed us around wherever we went
G D
Now she wont give me the time of day
Em C
But she hasn't always been this way
D C D
When I was sixteen she gave me a card
Said I love you with all my heart
[Refrão]
G Em C D
She hasn't always been this way
G Em C D
I really can't believe how much that girl has changed
C Em
She's out of my life, she's out of my reach
D# Em D
I'm out of her mind, she's out of my league
C D G(to instrumental chords)
But she hasn't always been this way
Instumental:
G Em G C D
[Refrão]
G Em C D
She hasn't always been this way
G Em C D
I really can't believe how much that girl has changed
C Em
She's out of my life, she's out of my reach
D# Em D
I'm out of her mind, she's out of my league
C D G Em
But she hasn't always been this way
Outro:
C D G Em C D
No she, hasn't always been this way
How to play She Hasn't Always Been This Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.