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). • A > Asus4 | • • • • | • • > • | > • • • | • • • • | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Intro G D A Bm G D A Verse 1 I Never Thought That I'd GLose DYou Never Thought That I'd AChoose BmTo Walk AGway From All The DThings That We've Been AThrough Never Thought That I'd GGive MyDself Over To ASomebody BmElse I GGuess I Always DThought It Was Gonna Be AYou It Was Gonna Be DYou, GOh Verse 2 You Were My GNorthern DStar You Were My AFast BmCar You Were My GRide Or Die, DI Thought I'd Never ARide Out ABmlone You Were My GFirst Port Of DCall Whenever I'd AStumble Or BmFall I GThink I Always DThought I'd Call You AHome Chorus I Never Thought That I'd GLose DYou Never Thought That I'd AChoose BmTo Walk AGway From All The DThings That We've Been AThrough You Were My GLifeDline Would've Given My ALifeBmtime I GGuess I Always DThought It Was Gonna Be AYou It Was Gonna Be DYou, GOh Verse 3 You Were My GSouthern DCross When I Was AFeeling BmLost You Were All GI Could See And DI Thought We Were ACarved Out Of BmStone You Were The GFirst One I'd DCall You Could Make F#7Sense Of It ABmll You Were The GLight That Always DGuided Me Back AHome Chorus I Never Thought That I'd GLose DYou Never Thought I'd Get AUsed ToBm Living WithGout You Now, I DDoubt You Feel As ADeep As I BmDo We Went From GStrangers To DFriends To Lovers To AStrangers ABmgain And I GGuess I Always DThought It Was Gonna Be AYou Interlude G D A Chorus I Never Thought That I'd GLose DYou Never Thought I'd AChoose TBmo Walk AGway From All The DThings That We've Been AThrough Never Thought This Would GBe How It DEnds Always Thought That I'd F#7See You AgBmain G But It's Time I Faced The ATruth For Now I GKnow It Was ANever Gonna Be DYou, GOh YeahBm A Never Gonna Be DYou, OGh Bm A
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FAQ
What are the chords for It Was Gonna Be You?
The chords for It Was Gonna Be You are: A, Asus4, G, D, Bm, F#7
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: A, Asus4, G, D, Bm, F#7
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.