Apr62020

Joshua Bassett – Common Sense Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsG C D Em

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This is the chords of Common Sense by Joshua Bassett on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G C D x2

[Verse 1]
G
Common sense tells me
C D
Kiss the girl goodbye.
G
Common sense tells me
C D
Leave it all behind.
C D
Common sense says
G Em
The girl’s not worth my time.”
C D G
But common sense ain’t comin’ when you come to mind

[Verse 2]
G
Common sense told me
C D
She was not worthwhile.
G
Common sense said
C D
Don’t go the extra mile.
C D
Common sense said
G Em
Go back and reconcile.
C D G
But common sense forgot about her smile

[Verse 3]
G C D
Second chances are thought of to be weak
G C D
Second chances in volumes, do they speak
C D G Em
Second chances aren’t given usually
C D G
But a second chance is all I really need

[Chorus]
D C G
I think I love you
D C G
I want to love you
D C G
Please let me love you
D C G
I wish to show you how to love

[Instrumental]
D C G x2

[Outro]
Common sense tells me
C D
Kiss the girl goodbye.
G
Common sense tells me
C D
Leave it all behind.
C D
Common sense says
G Em
The girl’s not worth my time.
C D G
But common sense ain’t comin’ when you come to mind
C D G
No, common sense ain’t comin’ when you come to mind

How to play Common Sense: key, chords and progression

Common Sense by Joshua Bassett sits in G major (one sharp: F♯), and you need 4 chords to play it: G, C, D and Em.

Most of the song cycles through C – D – G – C (IV – V – I – IV in G major). In solfa, that is fah – soh – doh – fah. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.