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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Chances Are" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Chances Are" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Chances Are" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.