Things I Might Have Been
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[Verso 1]
D {D+5} Em Em
I might have been a helpless soul with nothing much in store
Em C Em A D
I might have been without a goal, just dreams and nothing more
B7 B7 Em Fdim7
I might have known a life alone, but that's where you came in
Em A D B7 Em A D
Your loving arms have saved me from the things I might have been
[Verso 2]
D {D+5} Em Em
I might have been the kind who roams, a stranger everywhere
Em C Em D
Just one of those poor stay-at-homes with no one's lips to share
B7 Em Fdim7
But your sweet kiss has changed all this and made my life begin
Em A D B7 Em A D
So keep loving me, don't let me be the things I might have been
Outro
Em A Dmaj7
The things I might have been
How to play Things I Might Have Been
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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.