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Something Happened On The Way To Heaven

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[Verse 1]
Ab7MWe had Bba life, Ab7Mwe had Bba love,
But you don't know what you've got 'til you lose it
Well that was then and this is now
And I want you back
FmHow many Cmtimes can I say I'm Ab7MsorryBb  
How can something so good go so bad
How can something so right go so wrong
I don't know, I don't have all the answers
But I want you back
How many times can I say I'm sorry
[Chorus 1]
EbYou can Abrun, and Bbyou can Ebhide
But EbI'm not Ableaving less Bbyou come Cm7with Bb6me
EbWe've had Abour problems but I'm Bbon your Ebside
CmYou're all I Fmneed, Bbplease belCm7ieve Bb6in me
[Verse 2]
I only wanted someone to love
But something happened on the way to heaven
It got a hold of me and wouldn't let go
And I want you back
How many times do I have to say I'm sorry
[Chorus 2]
You can run...
FmThey say you Eb7M/Gcan't take iGm7t with you when yoAbu go
And CmI believe Bbit
FmBut taking what I've Eb7M/Ggot 
or Gm7being here with Abyou,
you know Eb/BbI'd raAb/Bbther leBb7sus4ave it
You can run...

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Something Happened On The Way To Heaven

by Phil Collins

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Ab7M

Cm7

Bb6

Eb7M/G

Gm7

Eb/Bb

Ab/Bb

Bb7sus4

[Verse 1]

Ab7M Bb Ab7M Bb

We had a life, we had a love,

But you don't know what you've got 'til you lose it

Well that was then and this is now

And I want you back

Fm Cm Ab7M Bb

How many times can I say I'm sorry

How can something so good go so bad

How can something so right go so wrong

I don't know, I don't have all the answers

But I want you back

How many times can I say I'm sorry

[Chorus 1]

Eb Ab Bb Eb

You can run, and you can hide

Eb Ab Bb Cm7 Bb6

But I'm not leaving less you come with me

Eb Ab Bb Eb

We've had our problems but I'm on your side

Cm Fm Bb Cm7 Bb6

You're all I need, please believe in me

[Verse 2]

I only wanted someone to love

But something happened on the way to heaven

It got a hold of me and wouldn't let go

And I want you back

How many times do I have to say I'm sorry

[Chorus 2]

You can run...

Fm Eb7M/G Gm7 Ab

They say you can't take it with you when you go

Cm Bb

And I believe it

Fm Eb7M/G

But taking what I've got

Gm7 Ab

or being here with you,

Eb/Bb Ab/Bb Bb7sus4

you know I'd rather leave it

You can run...

About Something Happened On The Way To Heaven Chords by Phil Collins

Learn how to play Something Happened On The Way To Heaven by Phil Collins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Something Happened On The Way To Heaven chords”, “Something Happened On The Way To Heaven guitar chords”, or “Phil Collins Something Happened On The Way To Heaven 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 Something Happened On The Way To Heaven chords and for experienced players who want accurate Something Happened On The Way To Heaven lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ab7M, Bb, Fm, Cm, Eb, Ab.

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What key is "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" in?

The chords for "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" show the original chord names (including Ab7M, Bb, Fm, Cm, Eb, Ab). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.