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Happy Ever After

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Capo : 1st Fret
[Verse 1:]
AmShake my bones and rFattle my grave, hCe's gone diggin' in thB7e bitch again
AmBack tattoo of a bFig black snake, Cdon't go telling me shB7e's just a friend
[Pre-Chorus:]
AmHey, lil' mama, wFho you gonna poison nCow? (La, la, la, la, lB7a, la, la, la, la)
AmHey, lil' papa, wFho you gonna run to nCow?
[Chorus:]
It's been a lAmong time coFming, and this hoCuse is buB7rning doAmwn, Don't know hoFw I ever loCved youE  
               Am                F           C             B7        Am           F   C(single strum on C)
I was blind and running into what's in front of me, if I only knew, that happy ever after wasn't you
AmLa, la, la, laF, la, la, laC, la, La, la, B7la X2
[Verse 2:]
AmHurt me, hate me, thFrow me down, fiCfteen years I gaB7ve you me
AmTo lie alone in this Fredneck town, a betCter lover did I haB7ve to be
[Pre-Chorus:]
And Amhey, lil' mama, whFo you gonna poison nCow? (La, la, la, la, laB7, la, la, la, la)
AmHey, lil' papa, whFo you gonna run to nCow?
[Chorus:]
It's been a lAmong time coFming, and this hoCuse is buB7rning doAmwn, Don't know hoFw I ever loCved youE  
               Am                F           C             B7        Am           F   C(single strum on C)  
I was blind and running into what's in front of me, if I only knew, that happy ever after wasn't you
[Chorus:]
It's been a lAmong time coFming, and this hoCuse is buB7rning doAmwn, Don't know hoFw I ever loCved youE  
I was bAmlind and rFunning into whaCt's in froB7nt of me, if AmI only kFnew, that Chappy ever Eafter wasn't yAmou
AmLa, la, la, la, Fla, la, la, Cla, La, la, lB7a (happy ever after wasnt you) X4

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The story behind the song

Gin Wigmore is a New Zealand singer and songwriter known for her distinctive high-pitched and raspy voice. This track, appearing on her 2011 album Gravel & Wine, is a reflection of her unique musical style. The song title itself suggests a narrative that could explore themes of enduring love or perhaps a more ironic take on traditional fairy tale endings. It invites the player to channel a sense of storytelling through their instrument.

AI-written from these sources:Gin Wigmore — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Happy Ever After

by Gin Wigmore

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Capo : 1st Fret

[Verse 1:]

Am F C B7

Shake my bones and rattle my grave, he's gone diggin' in the bitch again

Am F C B7

Back tattoo of a big black snake, don't go telling me she's just a friend

[Pre-Chorus:]

Am F C B7

Hey, lil' mama, who you gonna poison now? (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Am F C

Hey, lil' papa, who you gonna run to now?

[Chorus:]

Am F C B7 Am F C E

It's been a long time coming, and this house is burning down, Don't know how I ever loved you

Am F C B7 Am F C C

(single strum on )

I was blind and running into what's in front of me, if I only knew, that happy ever after wasn't you

Am F C B7

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la X2

[Verse 2:]

Am F C B7

Hurt me, hate me, throw me down, fifteen years I gave you me

Am F C B7

To lie alone in this redneck town, a better lover did I have to be

[Pre-Chorus:]

Am F C B7

And hey, lil' mama, who you gonna poison now? (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Am F C

Hey, lil' papa, who you gonna run to now?

[Chorus:]

Am F C B7 Am F C E

It's been a long time coming, and this house is burning down, Don't know how I ever loved you

Am F C B7 Am F C C

(single strum on )

I was blind and running into what's in front of me, if I only knew, that happy ever after wasn't you

[Chorus:]

Am F C B7 Am F C E

It's been a long time coming, and this house is burning down, Don't know how I ever loved you

Am F C B7 Am F C E Am

I was blind and running into what's in front of me, if I only knew, that happy ever after wasn't you

Am F C B7

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la (happy ever after wasnt you) X4

About Happy Ever After Chords by Gin Wigmore

Learn how to play Happy Ever After by Gin Wigmore with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Happy Ever After chords”, “Happy Ever After guitar chords”, or “Gin Wigmore Happy Ever After 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 Happy Ever After chords and for experienced players who want accurate Happy Ever After lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, F, C, B7, E.

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What key is "Happy Ever After" in?

The chords for "Happy Ever After" show the original chord names (including Am, F, C, B7, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.