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It Could Be Said That Way chords by
Willie Nelson
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
C
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Bm
Bm
2

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G
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D
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Verse 1
G
G

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When we

look into each others eyes
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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Our hearts aren't beating wildly as
A
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Am
Am

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D
D

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they beat before
Am
Am

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And when we hold each other in our arms
D
D

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Em
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We can't receive the same
D
D

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G
G

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Em
Em

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vi brations anymore
G
G

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And when we hear each

other speak our names
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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We don't hear the ringing and the singing
A
A

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of a million bells
Am
Am

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D
D

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C
C

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Verse 2
F
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Perhaps our hearing's failing us
C
C

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D
D

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Perhaps we're hearing oth
G
G

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er things but who can tell
C
C

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It could be said that way,
D
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G
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Em
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D
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it could be said that way
G
G

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F
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But I'd much rather say
C
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G
G

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it's time for me to go
Verse 3
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C
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What's the point in making leaving any harder
Am
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G
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than a leaving really ought to be
C
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And this road on which I travel paved
Am
Am

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with broken glass and gravel
D
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C
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Em
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C
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D
D

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Has just room for me,
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D
D

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I hope there's room for me
Am
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D
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Verse 4
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Bm
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2

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I suspect that I'll be lonely but I know
Em
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A
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D
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C
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that if I'm lonely I'll deserve to be
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And I plan to think about you
D
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just as often as I will
G
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And that's my plans for me
Verse 5
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C
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It could be said that way,
Am
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D
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Em
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it could be said that way
G
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But I'd much rather say
C
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G
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it's time for me to go
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Bm
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What's the use in making rhymes,
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I'd much rather say it's
D
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time for me to go
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • G

  • D

  • A

  • Am

  • F

  • Bb

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of It Could Be Said That Way by Willie Nelson is A major.

The primary chords used in It Could Be Said That Way are D, C#m, F#m, A, E, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of It Could Be Said That Way is approximately 78 beats per minute.

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