What Might Have Been
View chords used in this chart
What Might Have Been
By Clifford D. Cory
Capo II
Cadd9 Dadd9
Is that Your bridge I smell burning?
Cadd9 Dadd9
Is that Your wall going up?
Cadd9 Dadd9
Is that your world that's stopped turning?
C A
Is this mess spilt from your cup?
I thought you had all the answers
To the questions that won't leave my mind.
Like a million little cancers
All the emotions entwined
Chorus
Bm G
And it just goes to show my confusion
Bm G
About all this pain from within
Bm G
Because of your delusion
C A
About what might have been.
I thought we could talk it over
Not a word comes out of you mouth
Your shoulder just keeps getting colder
And your heart keeps moving south
Once it is out in the open
Things are never quite the same
Once the words have been spoken
You can never take back the pain
Chorus X2
How to play What Might 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.