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Guess Things Happen That Way

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[Intro]
               E
(Walk down)   (Buh-do-buh-do)
           A
Buh-do-buh-do (Buh-do-buh-do)
           E
Buh-do-buh-do (Buh-do-buh-do)
           A              E
Buh-do-buh-do (Buh-do-buh-do)
[Verse 1]
          A                 D
Well, you ask me if I'll forget my baby
A               D
 I guess I will   some day
A                      E                        A
 I don't like it but I guess things happen that way
[Bridge]
A
 (Buh-do-buh-do)
E
 (Buh-do-buh-do)
[Verse 2]
    A              D
You ask me if I'll get along
A               D
 I guess I will   some way
A                     E                         A
 I don't like it but I guess things happen that way
[Bridge]
A
 (Buh-do-buh-do)
A7
 (Buh-do-buh-do)
[Chorus]
D                A                E              A
God gave me that girl to lean on, then he put me on my own
D               A            E                    A
 Heaven help me be a man and have the strength to stand alone
A                     E                        A   E
I don't like it but I guess things happen that way
[Bridge]
E
Buh-do-buh-do
           A
Buh-do-buh-do (Buh-do-buh-do)
           E
Buh-do-buh-do (Buh-do-buh-do)
           A
Buh-do-buh-do
[Verse 3]
    A              D
You ask me if I'll miss her kisses
A               D
 I guess I will   every day
A                      E                        A
 I don't like it but I guess things happen that way
[Bridge]
A
 (Buh-do-buh-do)
E
 (Buh-do-buh-do)
[Verse 4]
    A              D
You ask me if I'll find another
A             D
 I don't know,  I can't say
A                      E                        A
 I don't like it but I guess things happen that way
[Bridge]
A
 (Buh-do-buh-do)
A7
 (Buh-do-buh-do)
[Chorus]
D                A                E              A
God gave me that girl to lean on, then he put me on my own
D               A            E                    A
 Heaven help me be a man and have the strength to stand alone
A                     E                        A
I don't like it but I guess things happen that way
[Outro]
 A
(Buh-do-buh-do)
           E
Buh-do-buh-do (Buh-do-buh-do)
           A
Buh-do-buh-do (Buh-do-buh-do)
           E
Buh-do-buh-do (Buh-do-buh-do)
           A
Buh-do-buh-do (Buh-do-buh-do)... (fade)

Guess Things Happen That Way chords and lyrics

Free chords for Guess Things Happen That Way by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Bridge]
[Verse 2]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Verse 3]
[Bridge]
[Verse 4]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Guess Things Happen That Way Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Guess Things Happen That Way by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Guess Things Happen That Way chords”, “Guess Things Happen That Way guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Guess Things Happen That Way 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 Guess Things Happen That Way chords and for experienced players who want accurate Guess Things Happen That Way lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, D, A7.

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Is "Guess Things Happen That Way" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Guess Things Happen That Way" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Guess Things Happen That Way" in?

The chords for "Guess Things Happen That Way" show the original chord names (including E, A, D, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.