In Spite Of Ourselves

by John Prine
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Lyrics

She don’t like her eggs all run ny, she thinks cross ing her legs is fun ny.

(F)She looks down up her nose at mon ey, she (C)gets it on sail or like the Eas ter Bun ny.

She (G7)She’s my ba by, I’m her hon ey, I’m nev er gon na let her (C)go.

He ain’t got laid in a month of Sun days.

A Caught him once and he was sniff ing my un dies.

He (F)ain’t as too a sharp but he gets zy things a done.

(C)Drinks day his beer and like it’s ox ing y gen.

moon.

(G7)He’s my ba by and I’m his hon ey, nev er gon na let him go.

In spite of our (F)selves,

we’ll end up sit ting on a (C)rain bow.

A gainst all (G7)odds,

hon ey, we’re the big door prize.

We’re gon na (F)spite

our nos es right off of our (C)fac es.

There won’t be noth ing but big old hearts danc ing in our (C)eyes.

(C)eyes.

In spite of our (F)selves,

we’ll end up sit ting on a (C)rain bow.

A gainst all (G7)odds,

hon ey, we’re the big door prize.

We’re gon na (F)spite

our nos es right off of our (C)fac es.

There won’t be noth ing but big old hearts danc ing in our (C)eyes.

There won’t be noth ing but big old hearts danc ing in our (C)eyes.

In Spite Of Ourselves — Piano Lead Sheet

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"In Spite Of Ourselves" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “In Spite Of Ourselves

Where are the chord symbols for "In Spite Of Ourselves" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "In Spite Of Ourselves" is in C.
What key is "In Spite Of Ourselves" by John Prine played in?
In Spite Of Ourselves is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In Spite Of Ourselves" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
"In Spite Of Ourselves" was originally performed by John Prine. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, Csus4, F, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by John Prine can I play here?
Try "SAM STONE", "HELLO IN THERE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "In Spite Of Ourselves" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "In Spite Of Ourselves" is in the key of C at 74 BPM.
What chords are in "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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