We Had A Good Thing Going
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Intro
A7
[Verso 1]
D Em
Oh baby I know that we just couldn't go wrong
G A7 D A7
No matter how hard we might have tried
D Em
For you and I we're just too much alike to get along
G A D A7
Oh what a shame to have to set so much aside
D Em
Cause baby we had a good thing going
G
Yes we did now though the good times
A D
Were far and few between
Em
Oh baby we had a good thing going yeah we did
G A D A7
But we lost it somewhere and Lord knows it's a crying shame
[Verso 2]
D Em
I remember we agreed to go our separate ways
G A D A7
It just broke my heart to say goodbye
D Em
Cause I believe if it had been another time and place
G A D A7
Oh we'd have made it If we had given it one more try
D Em
Cause baby we had a good thing going
G
Yes we did now though the good times
A D
Were far and few between
Em
Oh baby we had a good thing going yeah we did
G A D A7
But we lost it somewhere and Lord knows it's a crying shame
G A D A7 D
Yes we lost it somewhere and Lord knows it's a crying shame
How to play We Had A Good Thing Going
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.