Happily Ever After (now And Then) Chords
Happily Ever After (now And Then) by Jimmy Buffett is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, Em, C and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G Em C D
G Em
I've been a stand in stunt man I've taken some falls
C D
Troubles I've had my share
G Em
But one has to learn how to run before walkin round
C D
Breathin' that million air
G C
Take it from me 'cause I found
Em
If you leave it then somebody else is bound
C Em
To find that treasure, that moment of pleasure
C D
When yours it could have been.
G C G C
Some people never find it some only pretend, but me
G Em C
I just want to live happily ever after
D G
Every now and then
Verse
I've been in vans and in bands on and through stages
One thing I can conclude
One has to learn' havin' fun is just smilin' through
Those changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes
Take it from me cause I found
If you leave it then somebody else is bound
To find that treasure, that moment of pleasure
When yours it could have been
Repeat Chorus 2x