Chance of Lovin' You

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To play the Easy Chords for Chance of Lovin' You, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: A

Tuning: Standard

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[A]Like a young [E]and courageous fool
[D]Ready to take [A]on the night
[E]You came dressed [D]to kill all [E]of the boys
[F#m]And it looks like [D]you've done enough right
[D]You say that love [A]is your only rule
[D]It kinda comes [A]from the heart
[D]When it all [A]comes down to [G#m]what lovers do
[F#m]You fall in love [D]and just fall apart
[D]But that's the [E]chance you take [A]with a lonely heart
[A]That's the price [D]you pay with [A]a lonely heart
[E]That's the game [F#m]you play when [D]there's nothin' to loose
[E]And I could never refuse [A]the chance of lovin' you
[A]You're beginning to look [E]like you're feelin' content
[D]Just for one [A]night of romance
[E]If it wasn't [D]for love, you'd [E]still be my friend
[F#m]And I still [D]put my heart [E]in your hand
[D]That's the chance [A]you take with [D]a lonely heart
[A]That's the price [D]you pay with [A]a lonely heart
[E]That's the game [F#m]you play when [D]there's nothin' to loose
[E]Girl I could never refuse [A]the chance of lovin' you
[D]That's the chance [A]you take with [D]a lonely heart
[A]That's the price [D]you pay with [A]a lonely heart
[E]That's the game [F#m]you play when [D]there's nothin' to loose
[E]And I could never refuse [A]the chance of lovin' you
[E]The chance [A]of lovin' you
[E]The chance [A]of lovin' you
[E]The chance [A]of lovin' you

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Treadin' Water

Released 1970

Genre

Classic Classic Country Pop

Songwriter Earl Thomas Conley

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah (Capo 2) Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Classic

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Chance of Lovin' You by Earl Thomas Conley is played in the key of A with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti F#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Chance of Lovin' You by Earl Thomas Conley: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F#m, G#m) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from E to F#m requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – V – vi – G#m

Song chords:

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A D E F#m

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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G#m

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of A. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (F#m, G#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V – vi – G#m • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Chance of Lovin' You (Earl Thomas Conley)?

To play the Easy Chords for Chance of Lovin' You, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Chance of Lovin' You?

The original recording key for Chance of Lovin' You by Earl Thomas Conley is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Treadin' Water

Released 1970

Genre

Classic Classic Country Pop

Songwriter Earl Thomas Conley

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah (Capo 2) Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Chance of Lovin' You (Earl Thomas Conley)?

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