The same chord progression all the way through as far as I can tell. ( G - Bm - Am7 - C ) The Chorus is the same starting on the C (play along with the CD and you'll see what I mean) N.B. You can use Bm7 instead of Bm , it sounds good too. Intro ( G - Bm - Am7 - C ) Twice Verse G Bm how many cabs in new york city, Am7 C how many angels on a pin G Bm how many notes on a saxaphone, Am7 C how many tears in a bottle of gin G Bm how many times did you call my name Am7 C knock at the door but you couldn't get in G , Bm , Am7 , C , G , Bm , Am7 I know, I've been, Careless I've been wrapped up in a shell nothing could get through to me Acted like I didn't know, I had friends and good family I saw worry in your eyes, It didn't look like fear to me I know, I've been, careless I lost, my tenderness I've been, careless, I took, bad care of this etc. etc.