That's What They Always Say

Chris Rea - That's What They Always Say: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "That's What They Always Say" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn That's What They Always Say Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Chris Rea

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "That's What They Always Say" smoothly on your guitar.

Em                       C
That’s what they always say ooh
That’s what they always say ooh

Em
At the first bell of the day
They rise up from where they lay
And look down with a promise in their hands
A promise to get out
This ain’t what it’s all about
There’s always lots of reasons for their plans

Am
When that golden sun shines through
        Em
There’s always one more thing to do
     C                               D
Just one more stab into the wishing well

Chorus:
Em               D  G    C
That’s what they always say
C
I’m getting out
Em               D  G    C
That’s what they always say
C                                Em
Ain’t that just what they always say
Em               D  G    C
That’s what they always say
C                                     Em
Just one more little thing left in my way
Em               D  G    C
That’s what they always say
C                                Em
Ain’t that just what they always say

I'm getting out, I'm holding on
I'm hanging in, the time is wrong
And every morning brings another reason
A piece of cake, no lion share
Just one more dice and you'll be there
That golden bridge is just around the bend
That's what they always say

I'm getting out
That's what they always say
Ain't that just what they always say
That's what they always say
Just one more little thing left in my way
That's what they always say
Ain't that just what they always say

Tomorrow is another day
The money junkie fades away
That golden bridge is just around the bend

Chorus:
That's what they always say
I'm getting out
That's what they always say
Ain't that just what they always say
That's what they always say
Just one more little thing left in my way
That's what they always say
Ain't that just what they always say

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "That's What They Always Say" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "That's What They Always Say" by Chris Rea.

Chris Rea - That's What They Always Say: Guitar Chords

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