Tuning: G C E A (G C E A) For a plucked version use the same chord progression but pluck the C, E, C, A strings in that order Intro: G , C , D Verse 1: G Common sense tells me C D “Kiss the girl goodbye.” G
Common sense tells me C D7 Em “Leave it all behind.” D Common sense says G Em “The girl’s not worth my time.” C D7 G But common sense ain’t common when you come to mind Verse 2: G Common sense told me C D “She was not worthwhile.” G Common sense said C D7 Em “Don’t go the extra mile.” D Common sense said G Em “Go back and reconcile.” C D7 G But common sense forgot about her smile Bridge: G C D Second chances are thought of to be weak G C D Second chances in volumes, do they speak? Em D Em G Second chances aren’t given usually Em C G But a second chance is all I really need Chorus: D C G I think I love you D C G I want to love you D C G Please let me love you C D G I wish to show you how to love Verse 1: G Common sense tells me C D “Kiss the girl goodbye.” G Common sense tells me C D7 Em “Leave it all behind.” D Common sense says G C “The girl’s not worth my time.” C D7 G But common sense ain’t’ common when you come to mind Outro: C D7 G No, Common sense ain’t common when you come to mind