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1980•Rock•602 views•
Key: Db major•
Intro 1

And 1, 2, 3
Db
Db
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Verse 1
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It sounds so nice, what you're proposin'

Just once or twice, and not disclosin'
Ab
Ab
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And not disclosin' how we're really,

really feelin'
Verse 2
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What you're proposin' the other night

As I was leavin', looks left and right

And not believin'
Ab
Ab
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And not believin' that I'd finally be leavin'
Verse 3
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What you're proposin', now get it right

If I'm composin', but then I might

Be runny nosin'
Ab
Ab
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I might be runny, runny, runny, runny nosin'
Db
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But you're supposin'
Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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Don't be so sure, and just supposin'

We yell for more, and compromisin'
Ab
Ab
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And compromisin' leads to really, really feelin'
Verse 5
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And just supposin', don't get me wrong

I'm only dreamin', it can't be long

I must be dreamin'
Ab
Ab
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I must be dreamin', dreamin',

only, only dreamin'
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Gb
Gb
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Am I just supposin'?
Interlude 2
Cb
Cb
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Abm
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Abm
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Cb
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Abm
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Gb
Gb
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Gb
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Ab
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Ab
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Ab
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Ab
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Verse 6
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It sounds so nice, what you're proposin'

Just once or twice, and not disclosin'
Ab
Ab
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And not disclosin' how we're really,

really feelin'
Verse 7
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What you're proposin' the other night

As I was leavin', looks left and right

And not believin'
Ab
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And not believin' that I'd finally be leavin'
Verse 8
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What you're proposin'
Ab
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And not believin' that I'd finally be leavin'
Db
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What you're proposin'
Ab
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And not believin' that I'd finally be leavin'
Db
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What you're proposin'

What you're proposin'

What you're proposin'

What you're proposin'

What you're proposin'

What you're proposin'
Db
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What you're proposin'

What you're proposin'

What you're proposin'
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What you're proposin'

What you're proposin'

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Outro 1

What you're proposin'
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Db

    4

  • Ab

    4

  • Gb

    2

  • Cb

    2

  • Abm

    4

  • E

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of What You're Proposing by Status Quo is Db major.

The primary chords used in What You're Proposing are Db, Ab, Gb, Cb, Abm, Fb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Ab, Gb, Cb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of What You're Proposing is approximately 176 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of What You're Proposing 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 What You're Proposing. 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 Status Quo.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add What You're Proposing 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 What You're Proposing by Status Quo on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.