The same chord progression all the way through as far as I can tell. ( G5 - B5 - A5 - C5 ) The Chorus is the same starting on the C5 (play along with the CD and you'll see what I mean) N.B. You can use B5 instead of B5 , it sounds good too. Intro ( G5 - B5 - A5 - C5 ) Twice Verse G5 B5 how many cabs in new york city, A5 C5 how many angels on a pin G5 B5 how many notes on a saxaphone, A5 C5 how many tears in a bottle of gin G5 B5 how many times did you call my name A5 C5 knock at the door but you couldn't get in G5 , B5 , A5 , C5 , G5 , B5 , A5 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.