Key: C# Β· Capo: 1st fret Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: C, Dm, Dm7, F, G, Am Am7 Β· Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] C F C F [Verse] C He helped me change a tire F in the Citgo parking lot G You said we both could use a beer F C And I said, "Hell, why not" C What started out as one night F turned to six months just like that G He never had a ring on F G So I never thought to ask Dm7 But then last night I saw F a message on his phone Dm That said, "Hey, babe, F what time you coming home?" [Chorus] C I never wanted to be that girl Am I never wanted to hate myself F I thought this kind of lonely G Only happens to somebody else C Being the other one when there's another one Am God, this feels like hell F I thought I knew who I was G But it's getting hard to tell C F I never wanted to be that girl [Verse] C I've heard about those women F who didn't have a clue G The ones who made excuses F C Like my mama used to do C And he jumps in the shower F just as soon as he gets home G And I spend half an hour F G Going through his phone [Chorus] C I never wanted to be that girl Am7 I never wanted to hate myself F I thought this kind of lonely G Only happens to somebody else C And being the other one when there's another one Am7 God, this feels like hell F I thought I knew who I was G But it's getting hard to tell C C Am7 F G I never wanted to be that gi....rl [Break] Am Oh, and I feel stupid F I feel cheap Am I feel used F I feel weak [Chorus] C I never wanted to be that girl Am7 I never wanted to hate myself F I thought this kind of lonely G Only happens to somebody else C Being the other one when there's another one Am7 God, this feels like hell F I thought I knew who I was G But it's getting hard to tell [Outro] C I never wanted to be that girl Am7 (I never wanted to be that girl) F G C I never wanted to be that girl
βΉοΈ About This Song
This is a new song by Carly Pearce featuring Ashley McBryde.
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Track Info
- Song: Never Wanted To Be That Girl
- Artist: Carly Pearce
- Featured: Ashley McBryde
- Tuning: standard (EADGBE)
- key: C#
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: C, Dm, Dm7, F, G, Am Am7
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
| Guitar chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| C β x32010 Dm β xx0231 Dm7 β xx0211 F β 133211 G β 320003 Am β x02210 Am7 β x02010 | C β 0003 Dm β 2210 Dm7 β 2213 F β 2010 G β 0232 Am β 2000 Am7 β 0000 |
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Never Wanted To Be That Girl in?
Never Wanted To Be That Girl is in the key of C#.
What chords do I need for Never Wanted To Be That Girl?
You need C, Dm, Dm7, F, G, Am Am7 to play Never Wanted To Be That Girl by Carly Pearce.
Do I need a capo for Never Wanted To Be That Girl?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Never Wanted To Be That Girl by Carly Pearce.
How hard is Never Wanted To Be That Girl to play on guitar?
Never Wanted To Be That Girl by Carly Pearce is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.