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Thatās Not How the Story Goes
from "A Series of Unfortunate Events"
190-200bpm
Played in 3
Standard Tuning, No Capo
These chords are correct to the original recording of this song, which can be found in Episode 8
("The Miserable Mill, Part Two") of the "A Series of Unfortunate Events" series on Netflix.
Notes on playing: I have chosen to make the transition chord a B7 rather than a regular B to completely
eliminate the need for barre chords, although the song can be played with a B instead. The entire song can
be played with barre chords, however I have also listed the exact chords I play below.
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Chords Used:
G: 320003
Em: 022000
Cm: x31010
B7: x21202
D: x00232
F#m: xx4222
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Intro:
G Em G Em
Verse 1:
G Em
You may think that the Baudelaireās ought to prevail
G Em
And be tucked someplace all safe and sound
Cm G
Count Olaf captured and rotting in jail
B7
His Hench-people nowhere around
Chorus:
C D
But thereās no happy endings not here and not now
G Em
This tale is all sorrows and woes
C D
You dream that justice and peace win the day
Em D
But thatās not how the story goes
Verse 2:
G Em
You might think that two parents both brave and both true
G Em
Would live ātil a nice ripe old age
Cm G
But Iām sad to say I have bad news for you
B7
The curtain rains down on the stage
Chorus:
C D
Yes, thereās no happy endings not here and not now
G Em
This tale is all sorrows and woes
C D
You might dream that justice and peace win the day
Em D
But thatās not how the story goes
Bridge:
D F#m
I once loved a girl and she thought well of me
D F#m
We thought weād be happy together
C G
But now Iām alone as you can well see
B7
And sheās cold in her grave forever
Chorus:
C D
Thereās no happy endings not here and not now
G Em
This tale is all sorrows and woes
C D
You might dream that justice and peace win the day
Em D
But thatās not how this story goes
Verse 3:
G Em
The world is a pair of ill-fitting pants
G Em
And other dire hideous clothes
Cm G
You may think that three children would lead pleasant lives
B7
But thatās not how the story goes
Verse 4:
C D
Some people smile at the end of the day
G Em
Some people laugh I suppose
C D
But to me thereās nothing but gloom and despair
Em D
Thatās just how the story goes
Thatās just how the story goes
Outro:
G Em G Em
Cm G B7 B7
Song History
Last Updated: July 10, 2022