Johnny Cash – Guess Things Happen That Way (Ukulele)

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#11 on Pop Charts in 1958. #1.
Bb                       Eb
Well, you ask me if I'll forget my baby..

Bb              Eb
I guess I will, someday.

Bb                     F                        Bb  Bb//// F////
I don't like it, but I guess things happen that way.
#2.
    Bb             Eb
You ask me if I'll get along.

Bb              Eb
I guess I will, someway.

Bb                    F                        Bb   Bb F
I don't like it but I guess things happen that way.
CHORUS:
Eb               Bb
God gave me that girl to lean on..

F              Bb
then he put me on my own.

Eb             Bb
Heaven help me be a man..

    F                    Bb
and have the strength to stand alone.

Bb                    F                        Bb   Bb F
I don't like it but I guess things happen that way.
#3.
    Bb             Eb
You ask me if I'll miss her kisses.

Bb              Eb
I guess I will, everyday.

Bb                    F                        Bb  Bb F
I don't like it but I guess things happen that way.
#4.
    Bb             Eb
You ask me if I'll find another.

Bb            Eb
I don't know. I can't say.

Bb                    F                        Bb  Bb F
I don't like it but I guess things happen that way.
CHORUS:
Eb               Bb
God gave me that girl to lean on..

F              Bb
then he put me on my own.

Eb             Bb
Heaven help me be a man..

    F                    Bb
and have the strength to stand alone.

Bb                    F                        Bb   Bb F
I don't like it but I guess things happen that way.
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