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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 E

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).

• E
> Esus4

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

Intro
D  A  E  F#m
D  A  E

Verse 1
I Never Thought That I'd DLose AYou
Never Thought That I'd EChoose F#mTo
Walk ADway From All The AThings That We've Been EThrough
Never Thought That I'd DGive MyAself
Over To ESomebody F#mElse
I DGuess I Always AThought It Was Gonna Be EYou
It Was Gonna Be AYou, DOh

Verse 2
You Were My DNorthern AStar
You Were My EFast F#mCar
You Were My DRide Or Die, AI Thought I'd Never ERide Out AF#mlone
You Were My DFirst Port Of ACall
Whenever I'd EStumble Or F#mFall
I DThink I Always AThought I'd Call You EHome

Chorus
I Never Thought That I'd DLose AYou
Never Thought That I'd EChoose F#mTo
Walk ADway From All The AThings That We've Been EThrough
You Were My DLifeAline
Would've Given My ELifeF#mtime
I DGuess I Always AThought It Was Gonna Be EYou
It Was Gonna Be AYou, DOh

Verse 3
You Were My DSouthern ACross
When I Was EFeeling F#mLost
You Were All DI Could See And AI Thought We Were ECarved Out Of F#mStone
You Were The DFirst One I'd ACall
You Could Make C#7Sense Of It AF#mll
You Were The DLight That Always AGuided Me Back EHome

Chorus
I Never Thought That I'd DLose AYou
Never Thought I'd Get EUsed ToF#m​
Living WithDout You Now, I ADoubt You Feel As EDeep As I F#mDo
We Went From DStrangers To AFriends To Lovers To EStrangers AF#mgain
And I DGuess I Always AThought It Was Gonna Be EYou

Interlude
D A  E

Chorus
I Never Thought That I'd DLose AYou
Never Thought I'd EChoose TF#mo
Walk ADway From All The AThings That We've Been EThrough
Never Thought This Would DBe How It AEnds
Always Thought That I'd C#7See You AgF#main  D​
But It's Time I Faced The ETruth
For Now I DKnow It Was ENever Gonna Be AYou, DOh YeahF#m    E​
Never Gonna Be AYou, ODh  F#m    E​
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for It Was Gonna Be You?

The chords for It Was Gonna Be You are: E, Esus4, D, A, F#m, C#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: E, Esus4, D, A, F#m, C#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.

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