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All I Ever Wanted

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[Intro]
He basically alternates through 3 variations on  Gthe chord - this is repeated in the chorus.
e|--0-----0-----0--|
B|--3-----1-----0--|
G|--0-----0-----0--|
D|--0-----0-----0--|
A|--2-----2-----2--|
E|--3-----3-----3--|
The "G" chord in the verses is the first chord used in the intro riff.
[Verse 1]
GI was born on a CSaturday,
AmMy dad he held me screaming in his Carms,
GHe can talk like it was Cyesterday,
AmWhen I got that holy water in my Ceye,
GIt’s alright, is it jAmust alright.
[Pre-Chorus]
CSee all those faces coming down,
Trying not to let them down,
GThis time, babe is Amthat alright,
CWell I can still see the sun on the water,
I can still feel your sunlight.
[Chorus]
             Am            C(intro riff)
And all I ever wanted was time,
             Am                      C(intro riff)
You know that all I ever wanted was time.
[Verse 2]
GAnd I know that I Ccome on strong,
AmForgive me I just couldn’t help Cmyself,
GAnd I have changed but I’m Cbetter now,
AmAnd I see you in this new and perfect Clight,
GYou’re so fine, you’re Amoh so fine.
[Pre-Chorus]
CSee all those faces coming down,
Trying not to let them down,
GThis time, babe is Amthat alright,
CWell I can still see the sun on the water,
I can still feel your sunlight.
[Chorus]
             Am            C(intro riff)
And all I ever wanted was time,
             Am                      C(intro riff)
You know that all I ever wanted was time.
[Intro Riff]
Da da da da…
[Outro]
                       Am            C(intro riff)
You know that all I ever wanted was time,
                       Am            C(intro riff)
You know that all I ever wanted was time,
                             Am            C(intro riff)
You know that we I ever really needed was time

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All I Ever Wanted

by Vance Joy

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

He basically alternates through 3 variations on the chord - this is repeated in the chorus.

e|--0-----0-----0--|

B|--3-----1-----0--|

G|--0-----0-----0--|

D|--0-----0-----0--|

A|--2-----2-----2--|

E|--3-----3-----3--|

The "" chord in the verses is the first chord used in the intro riff.

[Verse 1]

G C

I was born on a Saturday,

Am C

My dad he held me screaming in his arms,

G C

He can talk like it was yesterday,

Am C

When I got that holy water in my eye,

G Am

It’s alright, is it just alright.

[Pre-Chorus]

See all those faces coming down,

Trying not to let them down,

G Am

This time, babe is that alright,

Well I can still see the sun on the water,

I can still feel your sunlight.

[Chorus]

Am C

(intro riff)

And all I ever wanted was time,

Am C

(intro riff)

You know that all I ever wanted was time.

[Verse 2]

G C

And I know that I come on strong,

Am C

Forgive me I just couldn’t help myself,

G C

And I have changed but I’m better now,

Am C

And I see you in this new and perfect light,

G Am

You’re so fine, you’re oh so fine.

[Pre-Chorus]

See all those faces coming down,

Trying not to let them down,

G Am

This time, babe is that alright,

Well I can still see the sun on the water,

I can still feel your sunlight.

[Chorus]

Am C

(intro riff)

And all I ever wanted was time,

Am C

(intro riff)

You know that all I ever wanted was time.

[Intro Riff]

Da da da da…

[Outro]

Am C

(intro riff)

You know that all I ever wanted was time,

Am C

(intro riff)

You know that all I ever wanted was time,

Am C

(intro riff)

You know that we I ever really needed was time

About All I Ever Wanted Chords by Vance Joy

Learn how to play All I Ever Wanted by Vance Joy with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “All I Ever Wanted chords”, “All I Ever Wanted guitar chords”, or “Vance Joy All I Ever Wanted 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 All I Ever Wanted chords and for experienced players who want accurate All I Ever Wanted lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, B, D, A, E, C.

FAQ — All I Ever Wanted by Vance Joy

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What key is "All I Ever Wanted" in?

The chords for "All I Ever Wanted" show the original chord names (including G, B, D, A, E, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.