Chord I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack

intro Em C G D Em C D Em C G D Em C D verse i G C G i hope you never lose your sense of wonder Em C G you get your fill to eat , but always have that hunger C G may you never take one single breath for granted C D god forbid love ever leave you empty - handed pre - chorus C D G i hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean C D G whenever one door closes i hope one more opens Am G C promise me that you’ll give fate the fighting chance D C D and when you get the choice to sit it out or dance chorus Em C G D i hope you dance Em C D i hope you dance rpt verse ii G C G i hope you never fear those mountains in the distance Em C G never settle for the path of least resistance C D C living might mean taking chances , but they’re worth taking D C D C loving might be a mistake , but it’s worth making C D G don’t let some hell - bent heart leave you bitter C D G when you come close to selling out reconsider Am C G C give the heavens above more than just a passing glance D C D and when you get the choice to sit it out or dance Em C G D dance Em C D i hope you dance chorus pre - chorus chorus outro Em C G D Em C D Em C G D Em C G Em