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Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Have you
Verse 1
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ever loved someone you knew nothing of
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Except you'd seen the light in
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side their eyes?
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Have you ever loved
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someone just because
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Nothing felt so easy or
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so right?
Verse 2
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And I think of you like the others do
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Wondering if you think of me
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And if you do, if you really do
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Who is it that you see?
Verse 3
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Have you ever loved
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Whether right or wrong
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Have you ever loved someone
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Just because?
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Verse 4
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Have you ever tried to speak
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the truth instead of lie
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When it seemed you had everything
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Asus4
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to lose?
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Have you ever tried to stand
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your ground instead of hide
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Asus4
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When staying only made
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you look a fool?
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Verse 5
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And I stayed by you though I think I knew
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Bm
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It wouldn't change a thing
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Changes come to hearts with ease
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But they come so hard to me
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Have you ever tried to make it last,
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not knowing why
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Except you had to try
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A

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Just because?
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Verse 6
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G

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And every day that passes now
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I suppose I'm getting older
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Wiser with the things I've done
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But I hope I don't grow colder
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Bm
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And now I see the ones
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who've lost so much
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They swear they're done
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With love and all the chance
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it brings for pain
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But have you ever touched,
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and by itself it was enough
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To make you want to reach
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out once again?
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And I'll touch you when I need a friend
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Or just a small reminder
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E
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That I haven't grown too cold to feel
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You penetrate my armor
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Verse 9
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Have you ever loved
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Whether right or wrong
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Have you ever loved someone
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Just because?
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Have you ever loved someone
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • A

  • Em

  • E

  • Asus4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Just Because by Mary Chapin Carpenter is E major.

The primary chords used in Just Because are E, G#m, C#m, A, B, F#m.

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

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

The tempo of Just Because is approximately 97 beats per minute.

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

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

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Just Because to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Just Because by Mary Chapin Carpenter on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.