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It Was Gonna Be You

Passenger

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for It Was Gonna Be You by Passenger in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Acoustic Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
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).

• C
> Csus4

| • • • • | • • > • | > • • • | • • • • |
| 1       | 2       | 3       | 4       |

Intro
A#  F  C  Dm
A#  F  C

Verse 1
I Never Thought That I'd A#Lose YFou
Never Thought That I'd CChoose DmTo
Walk AA#way From All The TFhings That We've Been TChrough
Never Thought That I'd A#Give MysFelf
Over To CSomebody DmElse
I A#Guess I Always TFhought It Was Gonna Be YCou
It Was Gonna Be FYou, A#Oh

Verse 2
You Were My A#Northern SFtar
You Were My CFast DmCar
You Were My A#Ride Or Die, IF Thought I'd Never RCide Out AlDmone
You Were My A#First Port Of CFall
Whenever I'd CStumble Or DmFall
I A#Think I Always TFhought I'd Call You HCome

Chorus
I Never Thought That I'd A#Lose YFou
Never Thought That I'd CChoose DmTo
Walk AA#way From All The TFhings That We've Been TChrough
You Were My A#LifelFine
Would've Given My CLifeDmtime
I A#Guess I Always TFhought It Was Gonna Be YCou
It Was Gonna Be FYou, A#Oh

Verse 3
You Were My A#Southern CFross
When I Was CFeeling DmLost
You Were All A#I Could See And IF Thought We Were CCarved Out Of SDmtone
You Were The A#First One I'd CFall
You Could Make A7Sense Of It DmAll
You Were The A#Light That Always GFuided Me Back HCome

Chorus
I Never Thought That I'd A#Lose YFou
Never Thought I'd Get CUsed ToDm​
Living WithA#out You Now, I DFoubt You Feel As DCeep As I DDmo
We Went From A#Strangers To FFriends To Lovers To SCtrangers AgDmain
And I A#Guess I Always TFhought It Was Gonna Be YCou

Interlude
A# F  C

Chorus
I Never Thought That I'd A#Lose YFou
Never Thought I'd CChoose TDmo
Walk AA#way From All The TFhings That We've Been TChrough
Never Thought This Would A#Be How It EFnds
Always Thought That I'd A7See You ADmgainA#​
But It's Time I Faced The CTruth
For Now I A#Know It Was NCever Gonna Be YFou, OA#h Yeah  Dm   C​
Never Gonna Be FYou, OA#h   Dm   C​
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for It Was Gonna Be You?

The chords for It Was Gonna Be You are: C, Csus4, A#, F, Dm, A7

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: C, Csus4, A#, F, Dm, A7

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.

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