John Prine - In Spite Of Ourselves Chords

ChordsC, F, G

Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,D,G keys to play this song with easier chords.

CShedon’tlikehereggsallrunny

CShethinksa’crossingherlegsisfunny

FShelooksdownhernoseatmoney

SheCgetsitonliketheEasterBunny

GShe’smybaby,I’mherhoney

I’mGnevergonnalethergoC

WellheCain’tgotlaidinamonthofSundays

ICcaughthimonceandhewassniffingmyundies

HeFain’trealsharpbuthegetsthingsdone

CDrinkshisbeerlikeit’soxygen

ButGhe’smybaby,andI’mhishoney

I’mGnevergonnalethimCgo

CInspiteof Fourselves,we’llFendupa’sittingonaCrainbow

CAgainstallGodds,honey,Gwe’rethebigdoorCprize

We’regonnaFspite,ournosesrightoffofourCfaces

Therewon’tbeCnothingbutbigoldGhearts

DancinginourCeyes

CShethinksallmyjokesarecorny,Cconvictmoviesmakeherhorny

FShelikesketchuponherscrambledeggs,

CSwearslikeasailorwhensheshavesherlegs

SheGtakesalickin’,andkeepsontickin’

I’mGnevergonnaletherCgo

CWellhe’sCgotmoreballsthanabigbrassmonkey

He’saCwackedoutweirdoandalovebugjunkie

FSlyasafox,crazyasaloon

CPaydaycomesandhe’sa’howlingatthemoon

ButGhe’smybaby,Idon’tmeanmaybe

I’mGnevergonnalethimCgo

CInspiteof Fourselves,we’llFendupa’sittingonaCrainbow

CAgainstallGodds,honey,Gwe’rethebigdoorCprize

We’regonnaFspite,ournosesrightoffofourCfaces

Therewon’tbeCnothingbutbigoldGhearts

DancinginourCeyes

CInspiteof Fourselveswe’llFendupa’sittingonaCrainbow

CAgainstallGoddshoney,Gwe’rethebigdoorCprize

We’regonnaFspite,ournosesrightoffofourCfaces

Therewon’tbeCnothingbutbigoldGhearts

DancinginourCeyes

Therewon’tbeCnothingbutbigoldGhearts

DancinginourCeyesFC

ArtistJohn Prine

AlbumIn Spite Of Ourselves

GenresFolk

Year1999

KeyC

DifficultyIntermediate

How to play In Spite Of Ourselves on Guitar (Step-by-step)

John Prine - In Spite Of Ourselves on guitar requires 3 chords and 2 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

In Spite Of Ourselves uses these transitions most often: C → F (11), C → G (11), and F → C (11). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - F chord transition.

1. C → F chord transition

Here's how to move from C to F:

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

2. C → G chord transition

To move from C to G:

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

In Spite Of Ourselves chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in In Spite Of Ourselves.

In Spite Of Ourselves includes 44 chord transitions, 2 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
In Spite Of Ourselves contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how In Spite Of Ourselves connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%