Something Good This Way Comes
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D G D
Got my window open wide
D G D
Got my window open wide
Em D A
Got a good woman by my side
Em D A
Got a good woman by my side
D G D
Now this kind of day has no night
D G D
Yeah, this kind of day has no night
Em D A
Ain't got much on my mind
Em D A
Ain't got much on my mind
G A D
Cause I know something good this way comes
D G D
Now watching the streets filling up
D G D
Watching the streets filling up
Em D A
In the shade of the summer sun
Em D A
In the shade of the summer sun
D G D
Got sweet apple pie on the stove
D G D
Got sweet apple pie on the stove
Em D A
The birds they're all flyin' low
Em D A
The birds they're all flyin' low
G A D
Cause they know something good this way comes
G A D
Cause they know something good this way comes
Fm B
The trouble, doll, is not moving mountains, but
D
Digging the ground that you're on
E
If it's true that good fortune gives no chase
A7sus4
We got just what it takes
D G D
Collar up on my coat
D G D
Collar up on my coat
Em D A
Trucks are pullin' in for the show
Em D A
Trucks are pullin' in for the show
D G D
Grasshopper jump in the road
D G D
Grasshopper jump in the road
Em D A
Kids they're all running home
Em D A
The kids they're all running home
G A D
Cause they know something good this way comes
G A D
Yeah, something good this way comes
Fm B
The trouble, doll, is not moving mountains, but
D
Digging the ground that you're on
E
If it's true that good fortune gives no chase
A7sus4
We got just what it takes
D G D
Got my window open wide
D G D
Got my window open wide
Em D A
Got a good woman by my side
Em D A
Got a good woman by my side
G A D
Cause I know something good this way comes
G A D
Yeah, something good this way comes
G A D
Yeah, something good this way comes
G A D
Mmmm mmm mmmm.
How to play Something Good This Way Comes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.