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It Could Happen To You

Jimmy Van Heusen & Johnny Burke

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for It Could Happen To You by Jimmy Van Heusen & Johnny Burke in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
HiCmaj7de Your C#dimHeart From Sight, Lock YoDm7ur Dreams AtD#dim Night
  Cmaj7    It CouFmaj7ld HappenEm7(b5) To You   A7(b9)​

B
  Dm7    Don't Count StarA#7s Or You Might Stumble       Cmaj7        Bm7(b5)        E7(b9)​
SoAm7meone Drops D7A Sigh And Down You TumbDm7le            G7​

A2
  Cmaj7    Keep AnC#dim Eye On Spring,       Dm7Run When Church BD#dimells Ring
  Cmaj7    It CouFmaj7ld Happen TEm7(b5)o You     A7(b9)​

C
  Dm7    AllA#7 I Did Was Wonder How   Cmaj7      F7    Your AEm7(b5)rms WoulA7(b9)d Be
  Dm7    And It HG7appened To Me    Cmaj7      Am7      Dm7    G7​

Instruments A1
  Cmaj7   C#dim   Dm7   D#dim
  Cmaj7   Fmaj7   Em7(b5)   A7(b9)

Instruments B
  Dm7   A#7   Cmaj7   Bm7(b5) E7(b9)
  Am7   D7   Dm7   G7

Instruments C
  Dm7   A#7   Cmaj7 F7   Em7(b5) A7(b9)
  Dm7   G7   Cmaj7 Am7   Dm7 G7
Also available in: Ebmaj7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for It Could Happen To You?

The chords for It Could Happen To You are: Cmaj7, C#dim, Dm7, D#dim, Fmaj7, Em7(b5), A7(b9), A#7, Bm7(b5), E7(b9), Am7, D7

What is the original key of It Could Happen To You?

The original key is Ebmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing It Could Happen To You?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play It Could Happen To You in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can It Could Happen To You be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play It Could Happen To You on ukulele?

Chord It Could Happen To You can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in It Could Happen To You?

It Could Happen To You uses 12 chords: Cmaj7, C#dim, Dm7, D#dim, Fmaj7, Em7(b5), A7(b9), A#7, Bm7(b5), E7(b9), Am7, D7

What is the easiest way to play It Could Happen To You?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was It Could Happen To You released in?

It Could Happen To You was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for It Could Happen To You?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch It Could Happen To You to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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