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Half a chance chords by
Gerry Rafferty
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Key: D# minor•
Intro 1
Cb
Cb
2

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Bbm
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Ebm
Ebm
6

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Cb
Cb
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Ebm
Ebm
6

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Verse 1
Cb
Cb
2

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Goin' down a dusty road,
Bbm
Bbm

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Ebm
6

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Cb
Cb
2

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I turned my head ‘round

Looking for somewhere to go,
Bbm
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Ebm
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a place to lay my head down
Cb
Cb
2

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Check into a small hotel and there
Bbm
Bbm

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Ebm
Ebm
6

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Cb
Cb
2

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before my eyes

Stood a man with a trumpet in his hand
Cb#dim
Cb#dim

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Trying to make the people understand,
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Gb
Gb
2

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Ebm
6

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Cb
Cb
2

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he stops and sigh_ s and says
Verse 2
Bb
Bb

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"Half a chance

Give the singers half a chance and they'll
Gb
Gb
2

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Ebm
Ebm
6

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sing and dance through the night
Bb
Bb

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Lend an ear, please

And the band will play the things
E#m
E#m

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Bb
Bb

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E#m
E#m

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you'll want to hear
Bb
Bb

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There's no doubt
Gb
Gb
2

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That before tonight is over you'll scream
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Bb
Bb

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and shout ‘Hip hooray!'

In the meantime

There is only one more thing I'd
E#m
E#m

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Bb
Bb

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E#m
E#m

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Bb
Bb

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E#m
E#m

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like to say"
Verse 3
Cb
Cb
2

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Spoke about the well- known
Bbm
Bbm

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Ebm
Ebm
6

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faces appear_ ing in the show
Cb
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Star attraction of the evening would
Bbm
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be Billy with his big ban_ jo
Cb
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2

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But first of all,
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Cb
Cb
2

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a sweet little lady who'd have us all screamin' for more
Cb#dim
Cb#dim

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Lily, the striptease queen with the biggest

pair you've ever seen.
Ebm
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Cb
Cb
2

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Verse 4
Bb
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Down and down
Gb
Gb
2

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Went her long black stockings and, as they hit the ground,
Ebm
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6

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the boys went mad
Bb
Bb

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Everyone agreed

That it was the greatest time they'd
E#m
E#m

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Bb
Bb

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E#m
E#m

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Bb
Bb

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E#m
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ever had
Bb
Bb

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On and on

Now the night was nearly over ex_
Gb
Gb
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Ebm
Ebm
6

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cept for Billy and his big ban_ jo
Bb
Bb

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Billy sang a song called ‘The

Truckdriver Man'
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Bb

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E#m
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And we joined in for a chorus or two and then I went to bed.
Cb
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Interlude 1
Bbm
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Cb
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Ebm
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Cb
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2

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Ebm
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6

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Cb
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2

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Cb#dim
Cb#dim

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Gb
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Cb
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Verse 5
Bb
Bb

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"Half a chance

Give the singers half a chance and they'll
Gb
Gb
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Ebm
Ebm
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sing and dance through the night
Bb
Bb

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Lend an ear, please

And the band will play the things you'll
E#m
E#m

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Bb
Bb

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E#m
E#m

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Bb
Bb

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E#m
E#m

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want to hear
Bb
Bb

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There's no doubt
Gb
Gb
2

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That before tonight is over you'll scream

and shout ‘Hip hooray!'
Ebm
Ebm
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Bb
Bb

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In the meantime

There is only one more
E#m
E#m

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Bb
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thing I'd like to say"

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Chords

  • Cb

    2

  • Bbm

  • Ebm

    6

  • Cb#dim

  • Gb

    2

  • Bb

  • E#m

Capo: 6

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Half a chance?

The original key of Half a chance by Gerry rafferty is D# minor.

What are the main chords for Half a chance?

The primary chords used in Half a chance are B, A#m, D#m, B#dim, F#, A#.

Do I need a capo to play Half a chance?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 6 fret.

Is Half a chance beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, A#m, D#m, B#dim, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Half a chance?

The tempo of Half a chance is approximately 82 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Half a chance?

You can easily change the key of Half a chance using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Half a chance. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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