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Hey all! Posting this because I couldn't find a correct version,
For an easier version (only one bar chord!) with a capo, 
press transpose down arrow 3 times, and put capo on 3rd fret
[Intro]
 Ab   Eb(x4)
[Verse 1]
When its Ebnot always Cmraining there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
When there’s Ebno one compCmlaining there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
When everything Abfalls into Bbplace like the Ebflick of Bb/Da switCmch
Well my Fmmama told mBbe there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
Ab  Eb
[Verse 2]
When you Ebdont need to Cmworry there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
When no Ebones in a Cmhurry there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
When you Abdont get beBbtrayed by that Ebold JudaBb/Ds kissCm  
Oh my Fmmama told mBbe there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
Ab  Eb
[Verse 3]
When you Ebdon’t need an anCmswer there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
When you Ebdon’t meet a Cmchancer there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
When all the Abparts of the puzBbzle start to Eblook like Bb/Dthey fitCm  
Then I Fmmust remembBber there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
Ab  Eb
[Sax Solo]
Eb  Cm  Ab  Eb
Eb  Cm  Ab  Eb
Ab  Bb  Eb  Bb/D  Cm
Fm  Bb  Ab  Eb
Ab  Eb
[Verse 4]
When everyEbone is up fronCmt and they’re nAbot playing tricEbks
When you Ebdon’t have no freeCmloaders out to Abget their kicksEb  
When its nAbobody’s business Bbthe way that you Ebwanna liveBb/D  Cm  
I just hFmave to remember Bbthere’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
[Verse 5]
When no one Ebsteps on my dreams Cmthere’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
When people underEbstand what I mCmean there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
When you Abring out the Bbchanges of how eEbverything Bb/DisCm  
Well my Fmmama told mBbe there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
Ab  Eb
[Outro]
Eb  Cm  Ab  Eb
Eb  Cm  Ab  Eb
Ab  Bb  Eb  Bb/D  Cm
Well my Fmmama told mBbe there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
Well my Fmmama told mBbe there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
Well my Fmmama told mBbe there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis
Well my Fmmama told mBbe there’ll be Abdays like Ebthis

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The story behind the song

"Days Like This" captures a feeling of hope and optimism, becoming an anthem for peace. The song draws inspiration from the 1961 Shirelles hit "Mama Said," lending it a classic, soulful foundation. It was recorded during sessions in 1993-1994 and appears on Van Morrison's 1995 album of the same name. At its heart, the song embodies a simple, profound appreciation for good days and the promise they hold.

AI-written from these sources:Days Like This (Van Morrison song) — Wikipedia ↗Van Morrison — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Days Like This

by Van Morrison

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Chords in this song · guitar

Bb/D

Hey all! Posting this because I couldn't find a correct version,

For an easier version (only one bar chord!) with a capo,

press transpose down arrow 3 times, and put capo on 3rd fret

[Intro]

Ab Eb

(x4)

[Verse 1]

Eb Cm Ab Eb

When its not always raining there’ll be days like this

Eb Cm Ab Eb

When there’s no one complaining there’ll be days like this

Ab Bb Eb Bb/D Cm

When everything falls into place like the flick of a switch

Fm Bb Ab Eb

Well my mama told me there’ll be days like this

Ab Eb

[Verse 2]

Eb Cm Ab Eb

When you dont need to worry there’ll be days like this

Eb Cm Ab Eb

When no ones in a hurry there’ll be days like this

Ab Bb Eb Bb/D Cm

When you dont get betrayed by that old Judas kiss

Fm Bb Ab Eb

Oh my mama told me there’ll be days like this

Ab Eb

[Verse 3]

Eb Cm Ab Eb

When you don’t need an answer there’ll be days like this

Eb Cm Ab Eb

When you don’t meet a chancer there’ll be days like this

Ab Bb Eb Bb/D Cm

When all the parts of the puzzle start to look like they fit

Fm Bb Ab Eb

Then I must remember there’ll be days like this

Ab Eb

[Sax Solo]

Eb Cm Ab Eb

Ab Bb Eb Bb/D Cm

Fm Bb Ab Eb

Ab Eb

[Verse 4]

Eb Cm Ab Eb

When everyone is up front and they’re not playing tricks

Eb Cm Ab Eb

When you don’t have no freeloaders out to get their kicks

Ab Bb Eb Bb/D Cm

When its nobody’s business the way that you wanna live

Fm Bb Ab Eb

I just have to remember there’ll be days like this

[Verse 5]

Eb Cm Ab Eb

When no one steps on my dreams there’ll be days like this

Eb Cm Ab Eb

When people understand what I mean there’ll be days like this

Ab Bb Eb Bb/D Cm

When you ring out the changes of how everything is

Fm Bb Ab Eb

Well my mama told me there’ll be days like this

Ab Eb

[Outro]

Eb Cm Ab Eb

Ab Bb Eb Bb/D Cm

Fm Bb Ab Eb

Well my mama told me there’ll be days like this

Fm Bb Ab Eb

Well my mama told me there’ll be days like this

Fm Bb Ab Eb

Well my mama told me there’ll be days like this

Fm Bb Ab Eb

Well my mama told me there’ll be days like this

About Days Like This Chords by Van Morrison

Learn how to play Days Like This by Van Morrison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Days Like This chords”, “Days Like This guitar chords”, or “Van Morrison Days Like This 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 Days Like This chords and for experienced players who want accurate Days Like This lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ab, Eb, Cm, Bb, Bb/D, Fm.

FAQ — Days Like This by Van Morrison

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What key is "Days Like This" in?

The chords for "Days Like This" show the original chord names (including Ab, Eb, Cm, Bb, Bb/D, Fm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.