What Might Have Been
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G D/G
Sure I think about you now and then
C/G Cm/G G
but it's been a long, long time
C/G G D/G
I've got a good life now, I've moved on
C/G Cm/G D Am G/B
So when you cross my mind
[Refrão]C G
I try not to think about what might have been
Em7 C G/D Am G/B
'cause that was then and we have taken diff'rent roads
C G/B
We can't go back again there's no use giving in
Am G/B D C2
And there's no way to know What might have been
play intro once then:
Verse 2:
We could sit and talk about this all night long
And wonder why we didn't last
Yes, they might be the best days we will ever know
But we'll have to leave them in the past.
chorus
Bridge:
Em
That same old look in your eyes
Bm
it's a beautiful night
C D G D/F#
I'm so tempted to stay
Em
But too much time has gone by
Bm
We should just say good-bye
C
and turn and walk away
Dsus D Am7 Bm7
chorus
G Am G/B D
No, we'll never know
C
what might have been
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 G. 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.