The Grass Looks Greener
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[Verso 1]
D A
Maddie's got a diamond just like she dreamed
Bm7 G
White dress hanging from an old pine beam
D A
Jess's got a baby and a picket fenced yard
Bm7 G
It's messy and loud , but there's love in her arms
Em7
And I'm sittin' here with a second hand plan
A N.C.
Thinkin' to myself did I miss my chance (chance)
[Refrão]
D
The grass looks greener everywhere but mine
A
So I'll pour up a glass of cheap red wine
Bm7
Scrollin' through lives that'll never be mine
G
Wonder if they're happy or sellin' a lie
D
This bottle don't judge it's helping me get by
A
Chasin' my pride a glass at a time
Bm7
Am I waiting for luck or am I wastin' my life
G
'Cause the grass looks greener
A D
Everywhere but mine
[Verso 2]
D A
Kayla's got a farmhouse with a wrap around porch
Bm7 G
He built her a swing and a solid oak front door
D
Chelsea's got a ticket to the city lights
A
And says she's done with small town and quiet nights
Bm7
I'm just watchin' the clock and losin' track
G
Thinkin' 'bout the chances I missed like that
[Refrão]
D
The grass looks greener everywhere but mine
A
So I'll pour up a glass of cheap red wine
Bm7
Scrollin' through lives that'll never be mine
G
Wonder if they're happy or sellin' a lie
D
This bottle don't judge it's helping me get by
A
Chasin' my pride a glass at a time
Bm7
Am I waiting for luck or am I wastin' my life
G
'Cause the grass looks greener
A D
Everywhere but mine
{Instrumental}
D A Bm7 G
[Ponte]
Em7
Maybe they're wishin' for a life like mine
G A
Maybe that's a lie I tell myself to try
And get by
[Refrão]
D
The grass looks greener everywhere but mine
A
So I'll pour up a glass of cheap red wine
Bm7
Scrollin' through lives that'll never be mine
G
Wonder if they're happy or sellin' a lie
D
This bottle don't judge it's helping me get by
A
Chasin' my pride a glass at a time
Bm7
Am I waiting for luck or am I wastin' my life
G
'Cause the grass looks greener
A D A
Everywhere but mii-i-ine
Bm7 G D
Ohh oh ohhhhh
How to play The Grass Looks Greener
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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.