What Might Have Been
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Intro
G C Cm G C
[Verso 1]
G
Sure, I think about you now and then
C Cm G
But it's been a long, long time
G
I've got a good life now, I've moved on
C Cm D Am G/B
So when you cross my mind
[Refrão]
C G D/F#
I try not to think about what might have been
Em C D Am G/B C
'Cause that was then, and we have taken different roads
G/B Am
We can't go back again, there's no use giving in
G/B D C G C Cm G C
And there's no way to know what might have been
[Verso 2]
G
We could sit and talk about this all night long
C Cm G C
And wonder why we didn't last
G
Yes, they might be the best days we will ever know
C Cm D Am G/B
We'll have to leave them in the past
[Refrão]
C G D/F#
So try not to think about what might have been
Em C D Am G/B C
'Cause that was then, and we have taken different roads
G/B Am
We can't go back again, there's no use giving in
G/B D C G
And there's no way to know what might have been
[Ponte]
Em Bm
That same old look in your eyes
C
It's a beautiful night
D
I'm so tempted to stay
Em Bm
Too much time has gone by
C
We should just say goodbye
D Am G/B
And turn and walk away
[Refrão]
C G D/F#
And try not to think about what might have been
Em C D Am G/B C
'Cause that was then, and we have taken different roads
G/B Am
We can't go back again, there's no use giving in
G/B D C G Am
And there's no way to know what might have been
Outro
G/B D C N.C.
No, we'll never know what might have been
How to play What Might Have Been
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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.