You Don't Count The Cost
View chords used in this chart
E2 A/E E2 A/E
Verse one:
E A/E
It happens to a mother when she is giving birth.
E B7sus B7
Her heart is filled with joy, while her body's filled with hurt
E E7 A F#m
She holds the baby close to her despite the pain he caused
E B7 E2 A/E
When it comes to love, you don't count the cost
Verse two:
E A
It happens to a soldier fighting for his home
E B7 B7sus B7
fear wells up inside him and yet he still goes on
E E7 A F#m
even though he knows he may be the next to fall
E B7 E
when it comes to love, you don't count the cost
[Refrão]C#m7 A E
You don't count the heartache you don't count the sacrifice
C#m7 A Bsus B
and all that counts is what you feel inside
A E E7 A
it doesn't really matter what is gained or what is lost
E B7 E2 A
When it comes to love, no, you don't count the cost.
Verse three:
E A
It happens all around us each and every day
E B7 B7sus B7
someone's giving all they've got for someone else's sake
E E7 A F#m
If you ever doubt it, just think about the cross
E B7 E
when it comes to love, you don't count the cost
Chorus
C#m7 A E
You don't count the heartache you don't count the sacrifice
C#m7 A Bsus B
and all that counts is what you feel inside
A E E7 A
it doesn't really matter what is gained or what is lost
E B7 E2 A E2
When it comes to love, no, you don't count the cost.
Chords (how I play them)
How to play You Don't Count The Cost
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E2. 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.