Note: The Recording Is In Em But Tuned Slightly Higher (+30 Cents, ~447 Hz). D* In The Tab Indicates That Dsus4 And D Alternate As Shown In This Measure (4 Beats, Subdivided As Sixteenths). • D > Dsus4 | • • • • | • • > • | > • • • | • • • • | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Intro C G D Em C G D Verse 1 I Never Thought That I'd CLose GYou Never Thought That I'd DChoose EmTo Walk ACway From All The GThings That We've Been DThrough Never Thought That I'd CGive MyGself Over To DSomebody EmElse I CGuess I Always GThought It Was Gonna Be DYou It Was Gonna Be GYou, COh Verse 2 You Were My CNorthern GStar You Were My DFast EmCar You Were My CRide Or Die, GI Thought I'd Never DRide Out AEmlone You Were My CFirst Port Of GCall Whenever I'd DStumble Or EmFall I CThink I Always GThought I'd Call You DHome Chorus I Never Thought That I'd CLose GYou Never Thought That I'd DChoose EmTo Walk ACway From All The GThings That We've Been DThrough You Were My CLifeGline Would've Given My DLifeEmtime I CGuess I Always GThought It Was Gonna Be DYou It Was Gonna Be GYou, COh Verse 3 You Were My CSouthern GCross When I Was DFeeling EmLost You Were All CI Could See And GI Thought We Were DCarved Out Of EmStone You Were The CFirst One I'd GCall You Could Make B7Sense Of It EmAll You Were The CLight That Always GGuided Me Back DHome Chorus I Never Thought That I'd CLose GYou Never Thought I'd Get DUsed ToEm Living WithCout You Now, I GDoubt You Feel As DDeep As I EmDo We Went From CStrangers To GFriends To Lovers To DStrangers AEmgain And I CGuess I Always GThought It Was Gonna Be DYou Interlude C G D Chorus I Never Thought That I'd CLose GYou Never Thought I'd DChoose TEmo Walk ACway From All The GThings That We've Been DThrough Never Thought This Would CBe How It GEnds Always Thought That I'd B7See You AEmgainC But It's Time I Faced The DTruth For Now I CKnow It Was DNever Gonna Be GYou, COh YeahEm D Never Gonna Be GYou, OCh Em D
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FAQ
What are the chords for It Was Gonna Be You?
The chords for It Was Gonna Be You are: D, Dsus4, C, G, Em, B7
What is the original key of It Was Gonna Be You?
The original key is D.
What is the difficulty of playing It Was Gonna Be You?
The difficulty level is Intermediate.
Can I play It Was Gonna Be You in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can It Was Gonna Be You be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play It Was Gonna Be You on ukulele?
Chord It Was Gonna Be You can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in It Was Gonna Be You?
It Was Gonna Be You uses 6 chords: D, Dsus4, C, G, Em, B7
What is the easiest way to play It Was Gonna Be 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 Was Gonna Be You released in?
It Was Gonna Be You was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for It Was Gonna Be You?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch It Was Gonna Be You to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.