We Could Have Been
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Capo 4th Fret
(D) Today at (G) work I (A/C#) overheard a (D) name
I (D/F#) knew it wasn?t (G) yours but it (D/F#) touched me just the (G) same (A)
(D) It felt so (G) good to (A/C#) have you in my (Bm) mind (Bm/A)
(G) I guess I?m the sentimental (Asus4) kind (A)
I (D) won(D/F#)der (G) who (A) you be(D)came
Did you change (D/F#) the (G) world
Or (A) play the (D) game
We came (D/F#) so cl(G)ose to (A/C#) love back (Bm) then (Bm/A)
(G) We (A) could have (D) been
(D) You were so (G) brave (A/C#) when I was (D) shy
(D/F#) I made you (G) laugh when (D/F#) something made you (G) cry (A)
(D) And I don?t (G) think we (A/C#) ever said good(Bm)bye (Bm/A)
(G) Now I?ll always wonder (Asus4) why (A)
Repeat Chorus
(Bm) A time or two
I (D) thought about calling
(Bm) But something always (D) gets in the way
(Bm) Maybe I?m af(G)raid you?d really (D) answer
(G) What would I say to (Asus4) you (A)
Repeat Chorus
How to play We Could Have Been
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.