The Worst That Could Happen
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A Bm7 E
Girl, I heard you're getting married
A F#m Bm D
Heard you're getting married, this time you're really sure
A Bm7 E
And this is the end, they say you really mean it
A F#m C
This guy's the one that makes you feel so safe
E7 E
So sane and so secure
A D Dm
And baby, if he loves you more than me
A
Maybe it's the best thing
B7 D
Maybe it's the best thing for you
E7 E A
But it's the worst that could happen to me
Bm7 E A F#m
I'll never get married, never get married
Bm D
You know that's not my scene
A Bm7 E
But a girl like you needs to be married
A F#m C E7 E
I've known all along you couldn't live forever in between
A D Dm
And baby, if he loves you more than me
A
Maybe it's the best thing
B7 D
Maybe it's the best thing for you
E7 E A
But it's the worst that could happen to me
F Bb
And girl, I don't really blame you
F C
For having a dream of your own
A D E
Hey girl, I don't really blame you
Bm C#m D Dm G
A woman like you needs a house and a home, baby
C G F Fm
If he really loves you more than me
C
Maybe it's the best thing
D7 F
Maybe it's the best thing for you
D7 F
But it's the worst that could happen
C G F G (2x)
C Dm
Oh girl, don't wanna get married
C Dm
Girl, I'm never, never gonna marry, no no
C Dm C
No, it's the worst that could happen
Dm
The worst that could happen
C Dm
Oh girl, the worst that could happen . . .
How to play The Worst That Could Happen
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.