Learn to play "Doesn't Have to Be That Way" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Chorus: C#m E F# C#m F# E It doesn't have to be that way C#m E F# C#m F# E It doesn't have to be that way C#m E F# C#m F# Girl you're chasing rainbows but you cry when E its not there C#m E F# C#m F# E It doesn't have to be that way F# I am a top star F#m I feel a racecar E I feel the rain on my flesh F# The holes have darkened F#m The dogs are barking E But they ain't bitten me yet F# F#m You give up when the game begins E G#m Looking like something that the cat dragged in G D I shout but you can't hear me Chorus You wake up and your heart is broken Its all broken again You feel roped in The trailers smoking But there's a hole in the fence I don't know how you stand the pain Hoping on things that will never change I shout but you don't hear me Chorus - x2 You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC#m D E F# F#m G G#m Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Doesn't Have to Be That Way" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Doesn't Have to Be That Way" by Liam Gallagher.