Chances Are

by Johnny Mathis
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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Chances Are" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Chances Are" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Chances Are" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Chances Are"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Chances Are" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Chances Are"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Chances Are" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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