This Wasn't Supposed to Happen
View chords used in this chart
Intro: C D#5 G#5 D F5 C G
Verse:
D C
You said you'd never leave me
and yet there you go
D C
Hey this wasn't supposed to happen
D G
And yet there you go
F5 C
Right through the door
G
Leaving me alone
[Refrão] Pre-
F G Am
Because I wish you would be with me for life and
D
its catastrophes
F G
I just thought together we'd stand
Am D
Now I'm looking for your hand...
[Refrão]C D#5 G#5
Where are you
D F5 C G
Because all four walls are coming down tonight
C D#5 G#5
where are you
D F5 C G
Because all four walls are coming down tonight
Verse:
D C
I guess I should have seen it
And now it's too late
D C
Hey this wasn't supposed to happen
D G
Now it's too late
F
I hesitated
C G
now you're leaving me alone
[Refrão]Pre-
F G Am
Because I wish you would be with me for life and
D
its complexities
F G
I just thought together we'd stand
Am D
Now I'm looking for your hand
[Refrão]C D#5 G#5
Where are you
D F5 C G
Because all four walls are coming down around tonight
C D#5 G#5
where are you
D F5 C G
Because all four walls are coming down tonight
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Outro: C D#5 G#5 D (arpeggiated)
How to play This Wasn't Supposed to Happen
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.