Capo on 3 and the rough chords to sing it are as follows:
Play G this way in reference to the capo
G C D
3 0 2
3 1 3
0 0 2
0 2 0
2 3 0
3 0 0
[Bridge 1]
G D C G
They said I was nothing but a troublemaker never up to no good
G D C G
you were the perfect all american girl wouldn't touch me even if you could
G D C G
but you were sneaking out your window every night riding shotgun in my car
G D C G
we go to the river and find us a spot and probably went a little too far
C (Let it ring)
Just a little too far
[Chorus 1]
G C
cause I was gonna be your forever
D C
you were gonna be my wife
G C
We didn't know any better
D C
Didn't have a clue about life
G C
But I was what you wanted you were what I needed
D C
And we could meet in between
G C D G
We were gonna be the greatest love story this town had ever seen
[Instrumental]
G D C G (Just like the bridge #1)
[Bridge 2]
G D C G
So you went off to college and I got a job I was working that 9 to 5
G D C G
Dreaming of the days when you were in my arms I have never felt so alive
G D C G
I spent my days working, spent my nights drinkin, howling at the moon
G D C G
Screaming for the days when you were coming back No couldn't come too soon
C
Couldn't come too soon
[Chorus 2]
G C
When I was gonna be your forever
D C
You were gonna be my wife
G C D C
But you went off to find better and I was learning all about life
G C
But I was what you wanted and you were what I needed
D C
And we could meet in between
G C D G
We were gonna be the greatest love story this town had ever seen
[Instrumental 2]
G D C G (Just like previous instrumental)
[Bridge 3]
(single strum these 4 lines chords)
G D
So you came back after a long four years
C G
Your college boyfriend didn't work out
G D C G
So we went out for a couple of drinks to find out who we are now
G D C G
Sure we changed but way deep down you had the same old feelings for me
G D C G
So I went to the store and I bought you a ring and I got down on one knee
C
Got down on one knee
N.C.
And I said
[Chorus 3]
G C
I am gonna be your forever
D C
So baby will you be my wife
G C D C
Now that we know a little better we could have a real nice life
G C
Cause I'm what you wanted and you're what I need
D C
So let's meet in between
G C D G
We are gonna be the greatest love story this town has ever seen
G C D G
We are gonna be the greatest love story this world has ever seen
C G (Let it ring)
So baby say yes to me
