Chances Are

by Johnny Mathis
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Lyrics

(G)Chanc es (C6)are

(G)’cause I (C)wear a sil ly (Cm6)grin, the (G)mo ment you come (Bm7)in to (E9)view,

(Am7)chanc es are you (A7)think that (D7)I’m (Am7)in (D7)love with (G)you.

(G)Just be (C6)cause

(G)my com (C)po sure sort of (Cm6)slips, the (G)mo ment that your (Bm7)lips meet (E9)mine,

(Am7)chanc es are you (A7)think my (D7)heart’s (Am7)your (D7)val (D)en (G)tine.

In the (Gmaj7)mag ic of (Cm)moon

light,

when I (Cm6)sigh, “Hold me (Gm)close,

dear,”

chanc es are you be (Gm6)lieve the stars that (A7)fill the skies, are (Eb9)in my (D9)eyes.

Guess you feel you’ll al ways (C6)be

the one and (C)on ly one for (Cm6)me.

And (G)if you think you (Bm7)could,

well, (Am)chanc es (Bdim7)are your (Am)chanc (C#dim7)es (Am7)are

(D7)aw (D)f’ly (G)good.

(G)Chanc es (C6)are

(G)’cause I (C)wear a sil ly (Cm6)grin, the (G)mo ment you come (Bm7)in to (E9)view,

(Am7)chanc es are you (A7)think that (D7)I’m (Am7)in (D7)love with (G)you.

(G)Just be (C6)cause

(G)my com (C)po sure sort of (Cm6)slips, the (G)mo ment that your (Bm7)lips meet (E9)mine,

(Am7)chanc es are you (A7)think my (D7)heart’s (Am7)your (D7)val (D)en (G)tine.

In the (Gmaj7)mag ic of (Cm)moon

light,

when I (Cm6)sigh, “Hold me (Gm)close, dear,”

chanc es are you be (Gm6)lieve the stars that (A7)fill the skies, are (Eb9)in my (D9)eyes.

Guess you feel you’ll al ways (C6)be

the one and (C)on ly one for (Cm6)me.

And (G)if you think you (Bm7)could,

well, (Am)chanc es (Bdim7)are your (Am)chanc (C#dim7)es (Am7)are (D7)aw (D)f’ly (G)good.

(G)Chanc es (Am7)are (D7)aw f’ly (B)good;

the chanc es (Am)are your chanc es (Am7)are (D7)aw (D)f’ly (G)good.

Chances Are — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Chances Are" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Chances Are

Why does "Chances Are" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Chances Are".
What key is "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis played in?
Chances Are is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chances Are"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chances Are" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Chances Are"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Chances Are"?
"Chances Are" was originally performed by Johnny Mathis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Chances Are"?
This arrangement uses 25 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bdim7, Bm7, C, C#dim7, C6, +17 more.
What other songs by Johnny Mathis can I play here?
Try "THE LAST TIME I FELT LIKE THIS", "A CERTAIN SMILE", "IT'S NOT FOR ME TO SAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Chances Are"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Chances Are".
Can I see all the notes in "Chances Are"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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