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GHow many times Dmust I gCet upD  G  
Look out and see Dthe same old vCiewD  G  
How many times Dmust I wCear the same old things
And hDear the same old thCings that I Amdo, I doD  G  
How many times Dmust I clCean this face my faceD  G  
And how many times Dmust I shCine my shoes, oh LordD  G  
How many times Dmust I drCink the same old drink
And drDeam the same old drCeams that I Amdo
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BDecause GI, I knDow one thingC  
ThDere ain't nGothing that could ever Dease the pCain
BDut for yGour lDine and mCineG  D  
I want that lCoving aAmgain,    DagGain
How many times must I pass your place. your place
And how many times must I follow you, you
How many times must I see the same old things
When all I should be seeing is you
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How Many Times

by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)

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G D C D G

How many times must I get up

D C D G

Look out and see the same old view

D C

How many times must I wear the same old things

D C Am D G

And hear the same old things that I do, I do

D C D G

How many times must I clean this face my face

D C D G

And how many times must I shine my shoes, oh Lord

D C

How many times must I drink the same old drink

D C Am

And dream the same old dreams that I do

CHORUS

D G D C

Because I, I know one thing

D G D C

There ain't nothing that could ever ease the pain

D G D C G D

But for your line and mine

C Am D G

I want that loving again, again

How many times must I pass your place. your place

And how many times must I follow you, you

How many times must I see the same old things

When all I should be seeing is you

CHORUS

About How Many Times Chords by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)

Learn how to play How Many Times by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “How Many Times chords”, “How Many Times guitar chords”, or “Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) How Many Times 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 How Many Times chords and for experienced players who want accurate How Many Times lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C, Am.

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The chords for "How Many Times" show the original chord names (including G, D, C, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.