Intro Cm9 D#maj7(sus2)/A# G#maj7 D#maj7(sus2)/A# Verse 1 Cm9In My Head, You Lay Down Next To Me D#maj7(sus2)/A#Kiss My Lips, Hold Me Carefully G#maj7Say Goodbye And Feel All The WithD#maj7(sus2)/A#drawals But It's Cm9Not The Same, In Reality I D#maj7(sus2)/A#Say Your Name, But You Don't Get Back To Me 'G#maj7Till You Got Something You Need Me D#maj7(sus2)/A#For Chorus So I G#maj7Sing Just To Know I'm Alive And I D#maj7(sus2)/A#Cry All The Tears I Couldn't Cry If G7Happiness Is Just An Illusion You Were The BCm9est I Ever Had A# If G#maj7You Can't Be What I Want And The TD#maj7(sus2)/A#hings You Say Are True AlG7l I Need Is The Great ExpeCm9ctation Of You A# ExpectFmation Of You Verse 2 The Cm9Track Of My Tears Go Back For Years When D#maj7(sus)I Was Young, I've Always Had The Fears OnG#maj7e Would Leave So I Held On So D#maj7(sus2)/A#Long But To ECm9ach Their Own, I Come And Go A Lot It's BlD#maj7(sus2)/A#ack And White, But I Go Back And Change The Plot G#maj7 Just To Have You In The Way FmI Want Chorus So I G#maj7Sing Just To Know I'm Alive (I Sing Just) And I D#maj7(sus2)/A#Cry All The Tears I Couldn't Cry (I Cry All) If G7Happiness Is Just An Illusion You Were The BCm9est I Ever Had A# If G#maj7You Can't Be What I Want (Be What I) And The TD#maj7(sus2)/A#hings You Say Are True (Are True, Are True) AlG7l I Need Is The Great ExpeCm9ctation Of YouG#, Ah Bridge CG#maj7ry My Tears And Let 'Em Dry (Expectation Of You) CD#maj7(sus2)/A#ry My Tears And Testify (No) G7You Exist Inside My MindCm9 (OooA#/Dh, So) Chorus So I G#maj7Sing Just To Know I'm Alive And I D#maj7(sus2)/A#Cry All The Tears I Couldn't Cry If G7Happiness Is Just An Illusion You Were The BCm9est I Ever Had A# If G#maj7You Can't Be What I Want And The TD#maj7(sus2)/A#hings You Say Are True AlG7l I Need Is The Great ExpeCm9ctation Of BaugYou Outro D#/DAll I F7Need Is All I Need Is You
FAQ
What are the chords for Great Expectation?
The chords for Great Expectation are: Cm9, D#maj7(sus2)/A#, G#maj7, G7, A#, Fm, D#maj7(sus), G#, A#/D, Baug, D#/D, F7
What is the original key of Great Expectation?
The original key is Bm.
What is the difficulty of playing Great Expectation?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play Great Expectation in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Great Expectation be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Great Expectation on ukulele?
Chord Great Expectation can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Great Expectation?
Great Expectation uses 12 chords: Cm9, D#maj7(sus2)/A#, G#maj7, G7, A#, Fm, D#maj7(sus), G#, A#/D, Baug, D#/D, F7
What is the easiest way to play Great Expectation?
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 Great Expectation released in?
Great Expectation was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Great Expectation?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Great Expectation to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.