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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 G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
HiGmaj7de Your G#dimHeart From Sight, Lock YoAm7ur Dreams AtA#dim Night
  Gmaj7    It CouCmaj7ld HappenBm7(b5) To You   E7(b9)​

B
  Am7    Don't Count StarF7s Or You Might Stumble      Gmaj7        F#m7(b5)         B7(b9)​
SoEm7meone Drops A7A Sigh And Down You TumbAm7le            D7​

A2
  Gmaj7    Keep AnG#dim Eye On Spring,       Am7Run When Church BA#dimells Ring
  Gmaj7    It CouCmaj7ld Happen TBm7(b5)o You     E7(b9)​

C
  Am7    AllF7 I Did Was Wonder How  Gmaj7      C7     Your Bm7(b5)Arms WouE7(b9)ld Be
  Am7    And It HD7appened To Me    Gmaj7      Em7      Am7    D7​

Instruments A1
  Gmaj7   G#dim   Am7   A#dim
  Gmaj7   Cmaj7   Bm7(b5)   E7(b9)

Instruments B
  Am7   F7   Gmaj7   F#m7(b5) B7(b9)
  Em7   A7   Am7   D7

Instruments C
  Am7   F7   Gmaj7 C7   Bm7(b5) E7(b9)
  Am7   D7   Gmaj7 Em7   Am7 D7
Also available in: Ebmaj7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for It Could Happen To You?

The chords for It Could Happen To You are: Gmaj7, G#dim, Am7, A#dim, Cmaj7, Bm7(b5), E7(b9), F7, F#m7(b5), B7(b9), Em7, A7

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: Gmaj7, G#dim, Am7, A#dim, Cmaj7, Bm7(b5), E7(b9), F7, F#m7(b5), B7(b9), Em7, A7

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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