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Sometimes
Carpenters
There is an instrumental preamble to this song
These are the chords for the lyric part
           Fmaj7  Gm7/F  
Sometimes, not often enough
                Fmaj9  Gm7/F  
We reflect upon the good things
AFnd those thoC/Eughts always ceDmnter
              F/CBm7b5
Around those we love
ABbMaj7nd I think about those pAm7eopleDm  
                 F/C  Bb(add2)  Am7  Gm9  
Who mean so much to me
                        Fmaj9  Gm7/F  
And for so many years have made me
Fmaj7So very happy
        Bm7b5                   C/Bb  Dm/ F  Csus2/  F  Am7  
And I count the times I have forgot   ten to     say
        Dm     Gm9          Gm7/C    C        Fmaj9  Gm9/  F  Fmaj9  
Thank you, and just how much I love   them

All chords in this song (15)

The story behind the song

The Carpenters, a duo of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter, were known for their distinctive soft musical style, blending Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging, and composition. This song is part of their body of work that produced a record-breaking run of hit recordings, showcasing their melodic pop sound. Playing it evokes the gentle, introspective feeling often found in their music.

AI-written from these sources:The Carpenters — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Sometimes

by Carpenters

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Fmaj7

Gm7

Fmaj9

C/E

F/C

BbMaj7

Am7

Gm9

C/Bb

Csus2

Gm7/C

Sometimes

Carpenters

There is an instrumental preamble to this song

These are the chords for the lyric part

Fmaj7 Gm7 F

Sometimes, not often enough

Fmaj9 Gm7 F

We reflect upon the good things

F C/E Dm

And those thoughts always center

F/C

Bm7b5

Around those we love

BbMaj7 Am7 Dm

And I think about those people

F/C Bb Am7 Gm9

(add2)

Who mean so much to me

Fmaj9 Gm7 F

And for so many years have made me

Fmaj7

So very happy

C/Bb Dm F Csus2 F Am7

Bm7b5 / /

And I count the times I have forgot ten to say

Dm Gm9 Gm7/C C Fmaj9 Gm9 F Fmaj9

Thank you, and just how much I love them

About Sometimes Chords by Carpenters

Learn how to play Sometimes by Carpenters with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sometimes chords”, “Sometimes guitar chords”, or “Carpenters Sometimes chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Sometimes chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sometimes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fmaj7, Gm7, F, Fmaj9, C/E, Dm.

FAQ — Sometimes by Carpenters

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What key is "Sometimes" in?

The chords for "Sometimes" show the original chord names (including Fmaj7, Gm7, F, Fmaj9, C/E, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.