Aidan Kelley – Used To Be Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Aidan Kelley – Used To Be Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Used To Be by Aidan Kelley on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G C Em C

[Verse]
G
I can smell those
C
Lavender flowers
Em                                           C
And i miss how we could talk for hours
G                                 C                                 Em
Thought that maybe we could fall in love over the phone
C
But voicemails can’t change that i’m alone

[Chorus]
C                                                 D                                 G
I’m looking forward to the way things used to be used to be
C                                           D                                               G
Even though right now it can’t be you and me you and me
C                 D
It’s been awhile
G                                   Em
Since i’ve seen your smile
C                 D                                 G                               G
I’m looking forward to the way things used to be

[Verse]
G                                                 C
I miss the sound of your sweet laugh
Em                                                                                 C
Something was stolen from me, and i want it back
G                                                                 C
Wants and wishes that will never come true
Em                                 C
All i wished for was you

[Chorus]
C                                                 D                                               G
I’m looking forward to the way things used to be used to be
C                                                        D                                 G
Even though right now it can’t be you and me you and me
C                 D
It’s been awhile
G                                 Em
Since i’ve seen your smile
C                                 D                 G                      G
I’m looking forward to the way things used to be

[Verse]
G
It used to be like
C                                                 D
Car rides and concerts with my friends
G
Summer nights that we knew would never end
Em
b/c we didn’t want them to
C
Fall afternoons seemed enchanted
D                                                 G
Making up those midnight dances and
Now i realize
Em                                 C
That i took it all for granted
D G C Em Em

[Bridge]
G                                                                 C
Woke up this morning to a text from you
Em
It said
C
I found these flowers yesterday afternoon
G                                 C
They kinda reminded me of you
Em                                                                                 C
Then i looked at my porch and they were lavender blue
With a note saying

[Chorus]
C                                 D                                                 G
I’m looking forward to the way things used to be used to be
C                                       D                                 G
Because even right now it can be you and me
You and me
yea
C
It’s been awhile
D
Since i’ve seen your smile
G                                                 Em
And i’ve forgotten how to breathe

[Outro]
C                                                 D
I’ll send you pictures of our summer stars
G                                                                 Em
I’ll play favorite song when i’m in my car
C                                                     D
I’ll hang up pictures of you and me
G
Looking forward
G                                                 Em
Looking forward to the way things used to be
C
Used to be, used to be
D
Used to be, used to be
G                 C
Used to be

How to play Used To Be: key, chords and progression

Used To Be by Aidan Kelley is built around G major (one sharp: F♯), with 4 chords in all: G, C, Em and D.

The progression the song keeps returning to is Em – C – D – G (vi – IV – V – I in G major). In solfa, that is lah – fah – soh – doh. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A

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Used To Be chords: questions

What key is Used To Be in?

Used To Be by Aidan Kelley is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Used To Be?

Used To Be uses 4 chords: G, C, Em, D.

What is the chord progression of Used To Be?

The main progression is Em – C – D – G (vi – IV – V – I).

Is Used To Be easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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